UFC purchases Strikeforce

**Luke** · 03-12-2011, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by SPX

Well I guess Dana eventually got Fedor . . . one way or the other.

I wonder what those Russian motherfuckers are thinking right now.

I know what they are thinking

RETIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Luke** · 03-12-2011, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by SPX

Dana's already said that Strikeforce will keep on keeping on and that all network deals etc. will be honored. He also said no cross-promotional superfights. Which makes me wonder where the benefit is to all this.

Yeah ,I dont believe any of that for a second

**Mr. IWS** · 03-12-2011, 02:16 PM

Barnett just called New Japan wrestling.............

**Luke** · 03-12-2011, 02:20 PM

So does that mean the strikeforce HW tourney will or wont finish? I dont care what Dana is saying right now he's merging these two organizations its just how quick. There's too much talent in the HW division in SF not to merge the two.

So as long as SF goes on nothing will be PPV correct?

**SPX** · 03-12-2011, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by High5

Ariel Helwani's interview with Dana

http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/03/1...s-strikeforce/

This is good.

Everyone should check it out. Lots of questions answered.

**SPX** · 03-12-2011, 02:26 PM

If/when they do merge they need to find a place in the UFC for the women.

**zY|** · 03-12-2011, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by Luke

Yeah ,I dont believe any of that for a second

Meh, I do. At least for awhile. There are contracts in place and whatnot. Think WEC.

**Mr. IWS** · 03-12-2011, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by High5

Ariel Helwani's interview with Dana

http://<a href="http://www.mmafighti...rikeforce/</a>

Thanks man, good link.

**poopoo333** · 03-12-2011, 02:30 PM

This is gay. Now it's going to be hard to find Strikeforce videos online

**zY|** · 03-12-2011, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by poopoo333

This is gay. Now it's going to be hard to find Strikeforce videos online

**SPX** · 03-12-2011, 03:05 PM

Step 1:

Fire the broadcasting team.

**poopoo333** · 03-12-2011, 03:06 PM

"Business as usual, what if i dont wanna fight for DANA WHITE/ZUFFA?……Dana white bans me for life from the UFC, Then buys STRIKEFORCE, and thinks im still gonna be EASY and fight on one of the most anticipated fights of the year (vs Diaz…)? Which will no doubt make ZUFFA/Dana White money.

Daley vs Diaz still on?…..Someone better holla at my manager real quick."

"Not sure what im gonna do right now, honestly…fight for the Strikeforce and be Strikeforce champ, put money in ZUFFA/Dana Whites pockets? Or fight here in the UK for BAMMA, who appreciate my brand, and have my loyal fans, family and media support me. For real."

-Paul Daley

**zY|** · 03-12-2011, 03:11 PM

Daley is such a dumbass.

**SPX** · 03-12-2011, 03:11 PM

You know that secretly Dana wants Daley.

**Mr. IWS** · 03-12-2011, 03:12 PM

Daley keeps talkin shit, Dana and the Fertitias will by Bamma.

**edman5555** · 03-12-2011, 03:14 PM

The UFC is going to be really really fucking huge someday.

**SPX** · 03-12-2011, 03:19 PM

This is for you, Luke.

Just posted by Josh Gross:

Promotions remain separate so long as the Strikeforce contracts with Showtime are in place. That was the big hurdle. Was crossed recently.

**zY|** · 03-12-2011, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by IWS Zak

Daley keeps talkin shit, Dana and the Fertitias will by Bamma.

Haha.

"Shoudn't a been talkin shit!"

**Mr. IWS** · 03-12-2011, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by SPX

This is for you, Luke.

Just posted by Josh Gross:

So I guess the second that Showtime contract is up, Strikeforce merges into the UFC.

**SPX** · 03-12-2011, 03:30 PM

Either that or, depending on how you read it, the UFC came to some sort of deal with Showtime and we'll be hearing about a merger sooner than expected.

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