Strikeforce had a real struggle on their hands as the promotion moved into 2011. Competing with the UFC, a brand so strong many fans believed the sport was called “ultimate fighting” rather than mixed martial arts, was an uphill battle. The promotion needed an identity, something to distinguish themselves from their competitors in Las Vegas. […]
Alistair Overeem, Fabricio Werdum and the Case for the Strikeforce Heavyweights
Strikeforce had a real struggle on their hands as the promotion moved into 2011. Competing with the UFC, a brand so strong many fans believed the sport was called “ultimate fighting” rather than mixed martial arts, was an uphill battle. The…