Strikeforce Rumored To Be On It’s Last Legs Following Latest Rash Of Injuries

Inside MMA is reporting that Strikeforce’s tenure on Showtime my be nearing its end, with the November 3rd card in doubt. Without a deal with Showtime can the end of Strikeforce be far behind? Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten with the report.
“‘Inside MMA’ has heard from multiple sources that the relationship between Strikeforce and Showtime may be coming to an end. We are being told that the November 3rd event is in serious jeopardy, and there’s a strong possibility that Showtime will no longer broadcast Strikeforce events. This could very possibly signify the end of the Strikeforce brand. Strikeforce was purchased by Zuffa, the UFC parent company, in March of 2011. We have yet to receive any word from either Showtime or Strikeforce as this development continues.”

This follows a rash of injuries over the past month which has forced the cancellation of last months Strikeforce event and is putting this November’s show in jeopardy. Strikeforce lightweight champ Gilbert Melendez suffered a bad shoulder injury cancelling September’s show, while the November 3rd event has seen injuries to Frank Mir, Strikeforce middleweight title holder Luke Rockhold, and undefeated women’s bantamweight fighter Sara McMann.

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Inside MMA is reporting that Strikeforce’s tenure on Showtime my be nearing its end, with the November 3rd card in doubt. Without a deal with Showtime can the end of Strikeforce be far behind? Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten with the report.

“‘Inside MMA’ has heard from multiple sources that the relationship between Strikeforce and Showtime may be coming to an end. We are being told that the November 3rd event is in serious jeopardy, and there’s a strong possibility that Showtime will no longer broadcast Strikeforce events. This could very possibly signify the end of the Strikeforce brand. Strikeforce was purchased by Zuffa, the UFC parent company, in March of 2011. We have yet to receive any word from either Showtime or Strikeforce as this development continues.”

This follows a rash of injuries over the past month which has forced the cancellation of last months Strikeforce event and is putting this November’s show in jeopardy. Strikeforce lightweight champ Gilbert Melendez suffered a bad shoulder injury cancelling September’s show, while the November 3rd event has seen injuries to Frank Mir, Strikeforce middleweight title holder Luke Rockhold, and undefeated women’s bantamweight fighter Sara McMann.