Strikeforce update
by Zak Woods on Feb 10, 2009 9:00 AM EST
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The first casualties of Strikeforce's purchase of ProElite are now being reported. Antonio Silva and Murilo 'Ninja' Rua were not picked up by Strikeforce. Silva's positive steroid test and contract were cited as possible reasons for his exclusion
Strikeforce did buy Eddie Alvarez's three fight contract from EliteXC. However there now appears to be legal issues regarding the contract status of Eddie Alvarez. Alvarez recently signed an exclusive contract with newly formed Bellator Fighting Championships.
Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Fergurson's contract was picked up by Strikeforce. Clearly the organization believes that Kimbo can still be a draw in the MMA community.
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