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MMA: Was Zuffa’s Purchase of Strikeforce a Mistake?

A year ago Zuffa LLC dropped an absolute bomb on the MMA world: they were buying Strikeforce, the biggest competitor to their crown jewel, the UFC. No one saw it coming, and aside from some underwhelming explanations about competition and others trying…

A year ago Zuffa LLC dropped an absolute bomb on the MMA world: they were buying Strikeforce, the biggest competitor to their crown jewel, the UFC. No one saw it coming, and aside from some underwhelming explanations about competition and others trying to move in and buy the promotion, there was never a huge amount […]

MMA: Reading Between the Lines of the Zuffa Strikeforce Purchase

Now that the shock has worn off and the dust has settled on the shocking Zuffa acquisition of Strikeforce, it’s time to read between the lines and determine what this means for the sport. Let’s cut through the rhetoric and break down the my…

Now that the shock has worn off and the dust has settled on the shocking Zuffa acquisition of Strikeforce, it’s time to read between the lines and determine what this means for the sport. Let’s cut through the rhetoric and break down the myths from the fact, and the fantasy from the reality. The most […]

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MMA: Reading Between the Lines of the Zuffa Strikeforce Purchase

Zuffa LLC Releases Official Statement Regarding the Purchase of Strikeforce

Zuffa LLC, the parent company of the UFC, released an official statement on Monday, March 14 regarding their purchases of rival mixed martial arts promotion Strikeforce.  The statement revealed that the purchase of Strikeforce was completed by For…

Zuffa LLC, the parent company of the UFC, released an official statement on Monday, March 14 regarding their purchases of rival mixed martial arts promotion Strikeforce.  The statement revealed that the purchase of Strikeforce was completed by Forza LLC, a subsidiary of Zuffa. UFC president Dana White was quoted as saying, “We have worked hard […]

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Zuffa LLC Releases Official Statement Regarding the Purchase of Strikeforce

UFC Buys Strikeforce: What Does the Purchase Mean for MMA?

On March 12, Zuffa LLC, the parent company of the UFC, purchased its rival promotion Strikeforce. Learning of this news while I was training with Vladmir Matyushenko from his manager, Nima Safapour from Alchemist Management Group, the training ses…

On March 12, Zuffa LLC, the parent company of the UFC, purchased its rival promotion Strikeforce. Learning of this news while I was training with Vladmir Matyushenko from his manager, Nima Safapour from Alchemist Management Group, the training session being performed to prepare Vladimir for his fight against Jason Brilz at UFC 129 on April 30, […]

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UFC Buys Strikeforce: What Does the Purchase Mean for MMA?

UFC Buys Strikeforce: Reaction, Analysis, Opinion on the Purchase

UFC president Dana White, speaking to MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani, dropped a bomb on the mixed martial arts world on Saturday. Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC, has purchased Strikeforce, their largest competitor. Bleacher Report will pr…

UFC president Dana White, speaking to MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani, dropped a bomb on the mixed martial arts world on Saturday. Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC, has purchased Strikeforce, their largest competitor. Bleacher Report will provide ongoing coverage as news breaks on this event. Check back often for news, opinion, analysis and opinion on what […]

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UFC Buys Strikeforce: Reaction, Analysis, Opinion on the Purchase

UFC Buys Strikeforce: Taking the Long View on the Purchase

Early on the afternoon of March 12, MMAFighting.com reporter Ariel Helwani broke the news that Zuffa LLC, the parent company of the UFC, had purchased rival MMA promotion Strikeforce. UFC president Dana White spoke to Helwani about the purchase, repeat…

Early on the afternoon of March 12, MMAFighting.com reporter Ariel Helwani broke the news that Zuffa LLC, the parent company of the UFC, had purchased rival MMA promotion Strikeforce. UFC president Dana White spoke to Helwani about the purchase, repeatedly stressing the fact that the UFC and Strikeforce would continue to operate as separate entities. […]

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UFC Buys Strikeforce: Taking the Long View on the Purchase