Strikeforce was a major American mixed martial arts (MMA) and kickboxing promotion based in San Jose, California, founded in 1985 by Scott Coker. Originally focused on kickboxing, it transitioned into MMA in 2006, becoming the first promotion to host a state-regulated MMA event in California and quickly growing into one of the top global MMA organizations. At its peak, Strikeforce was widely seen as the main competitor to the UFC, featuring elite fighters and broadcasting events on major networks like CBS and Showtime.
Strikeforce was known for its stacked rosters, Grand Prix tournaments, and early support of women’s MMA, helping launch stars like Ronda Rousey and Cris Cyborg. In 2011, the promotion was acquired by Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC, and after a gradual integration of its fighters, it officially ceased operations in 2013. Despite its relatively short MMA run, Strikeforce left a lasting impact on the sport and played a key role in shaping the modern MMA landscape.
N events : 63
| Event | Date | Location | Attendance | N fights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strikeforce: Young Guns III | San Jose, California, United States (San Jose Civic Auditorium) |
- | 8 | |
| Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson | San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion at San Jose) |
- | 12 | |
| Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le | San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion at San Jose) |
- | 9 | |
| Strikeforce: At The Dome | Tacoma, Washington, United States (Tacoma Dome) |
- | 10 | |
| Strikeforce: Young Guns II | San Jose, California, United States (San Jose Civic Auditorium) |
- | 9 | |
| Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives | San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion at San Jose) |
- | 13 | |
| Strikeforce: Playboy Mansion | Beverly Hills, California, United States (The Playboy Mansion) |
- | 12 | |
| Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni | San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion at San Jose) |
- | 14 | |
| Strikeforce: Young Guns | San Jose, California, United States (San Jose Civic Auditorium) |
- | 9 | |
| Strikeforce: Triple Threat | San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion at San Jose) |
8.701 | 13 | |
| Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello | Fresno, California, United States (Save Mart Center) |
4.437 | 10 | |
| Strikeforce: Revenge | San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion at San Jose) |
10.374 | 12 | |
| Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie | San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion at San Jose) |
18.265 | 11 |
63 events in database. 40 detailed events in database (63.49 %).
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