Frank Shamrock fought against Cesar Gracie in a battle for California bragging rights. In the middleweight tournament, Jorge Santiago became Strikeforce Middleweight Champion by defeating Sean Salmon and Trevor Prangley. or Best Offer. In the main event, Shamrock knocked Gracie out before more than 18,000 spectators in just 20 seconds. Sports, Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives holds the distinction of being the first MMA event to have a tournament sanctioned by the California State Athletic Commission. Nick Diaz def. Paul Daley at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley on Apr 9, 2011 The title was vacated on June 9, 2011 when Diaz's contract was absorbed by the UFC. The organization stared in 2006 but went big in August of 2009. UFC 251 was reportedly a huge success for the promotion as the show headlined by Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal sold approximately 1.3 million pay-per-views By Damon Martin July 13 95 comments / new $8.00 shipping. $79.99. … Noons at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II on Oct 9, 2010 2. def. Their alliances are with Dream (Japan) and M-1 Global (Russia). Colleen Schneider Signed 8x10 Photo PSA/DNA COA UFC Invicta Picture Autograph 1. StrikeForce is mixed martial arts organization thats located in California, which is run by Scott Coker (CEO) and owned by the Silicon Valley Sports and Entertainment. Their alliances are with Dream (Japan) and M-1 Global (Russia). League: Strikeforce. Sport: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Watch. While battling the flu, Barnett (32-6 MMA, 3-1 SF) closed out a two-fight deal with a first-round submission over Nandor Guelmino (11-4 MMA, 0-1 SF) at "Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine" this past Saturday. K.J. In the second part of this series looking into Strikeforce's final night, find out what caused the organization to falter. Already better a day later, he said it feels good to be "a healthy guy able to fight wherever he wants." In a spectactular night of MMA action, Dan Henderson, Paul Daley and Robbie Lawler all scored first round KOs against Babalu Sobral, Scott Smith, and … Product: Photo. In the inaugural Strikeforce MMA event, former UFC Middleweight Champion (205 lbs.) Part One: The Birth of Strikeforce. The organization stared in 2006 but went big in August of 2009. Sergei Kharitonov Signed 11x14 Photo BAS Beckett COA StrikeForce MMA Pride UFC 1. Two reasons halted Strikeforce's progress as a worthy rival to the UFC. Evangelista Santos at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg on Jan 29, 2011 3. def. StrikeForce is mixed martial arts organization thats located in California, which is run by Scott Coker (CEO) and owned by the Silicon Valley Sports and Entertainment. Scott Coker felt sick. The HP Pavilion was packed to the rafters with over 18,000 in attendance. Marius Žaromskis Strikeforce: Miami Sunrise, FL, USA : January 30, 2010 1. def. March 10, 2006.