Today (Dec.15) Strikeforce and Showtime Sports called for a special media call to make a special announcement.
Just minutes before the conference call began the organizations sent out a press release detailing the partnership agreement between the two companies.
The call featured Stephen Espinoza, UFC President Dana White and Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker.
Below are highlights from the call. Special thanks to MMANation.com
Dana White:
“I’m fired up about this deal and I’ve got the guys who are fighting in Strikeforce fired up about it as well.”
Has “no idea” if the heavyweight roster will move to the UFC.
Gilbert Melendez is “f***ing excited” to stay in Strikeforce. Will continue to stay in Strikeforce regardless of how many times he defends his belt.
Not sure if a Showtime pay-per-view would take place, but won’t count it out.
Coker runs the day-to-day, White is involved in big picture. White will be at all Strikeforce events as well.
“Let’s cut the bull****, me and (Ken) Hershman ...
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December 15, 2011
