Less than a month after the historic cancellation of UFC 151,
Strikeforce has now followed suit.
The decision to scratch “Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy” was prompted by Showtime’s decision to cancel its plans to
broadcast the card following the withdrawal of Strikeforce lightweight
champion Gilbert Melendez from the evening’s main event opposite Pat
Healy.
Strikeforce officials have thus far remained silent on the issue
following Sunday night’s official announcement. On Monday evening,
Showtime executives offered a simple explanation for their decision:
there simply wasn’t a suitable headliner available.