According to the program “Inside MMA“, negotiations to renew the partnership have not progressed in recent months and, to make matters worse, there is a risk of the contract being terminated by the broadcaster as Strikeforce has not been holding major events, which would force the organization to find a new partner, or simply close your activities.
Recently, several Strikeforce names were transferred to the UFC, which led to a loss of public interest in the show.
Acquired by Zuffa – the same owner of the UFC – in March 2011, Strikeforce recently had its first event canceled due to the injury of its lightweight champion, Gilbert Melendez.