ZUFFA purchase Strikeforce; Dana White says “business as usual”

UFC President Dana White exclusively revealed to MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani this afternoon that ZUFFA purchased the rival promotion Strikeforce. Based in San Jose, California, Strikeforce were considered by many as UFC’s main competitors, thanks to a deal with Showtime and an exceptional production of the events. White assured Helwani that business will go as usual, also stating the the “UFC-banned” fighters Paul Daley and Josh Barnett will keep their jobs at Strikeforce. As for the “Last Emperor”

Dana White may not be interested in Ramapge vs. Machida rematch; BJ Penn vs. Jon Fitch, Sotiropoulos vs. Siver set for UFC 127 in Sydney

Speaking at the UFC 123 post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White hinted he’s not interested in setting up the Rampage vs Machida rematch. White revealed he thought Rampage won Rounds 1 and 2, giving Lyoto Machida the final 5 minutes in the fight:

Alistair Overeem responds to Dana White, says Brock Lesnar shouldn’t be in the Top 5

Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion Alistair ”The Demolition Man” Overeem has responded to Dana White’s recent comments about him, where Dana claimed that anyone who has Overeem in their top 10 is stupid. Overeem also said that Brock Lesnar shouldn’t even be considered in the top 5 in the Heavyweight division.

Dana White: Everyone who has Alistair Overeem on his Top 10 list is Stupid

“[Expletive] great guy. I like Overeem. I have nothing but respect for him. But it’s an absolute [expletive] joke that anybody would rank him in the top 10. And anybody that wants to debate with me, and tell me why Alistair should be ranked, [expletive] fire away. I’m ready. I want to hear it. Can’t wait. If on your rankings you have him in the top 10, you should be [expletive] embarrassed.I actually find it hilarious that he’s ranked in the top 10 by some of the websites. I find it hilarious. What has he