Announced SF fighters coming over

http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/01/despite-strikeforce-loss-to-healy-kurt-holobaugh-headed-to-ufc

Despite Strikeforce loss to Pat Healy, Kurt Holobaugh headed to UFC

http://www.cagepotato.com/despite-losses-at-final-strikeforce-event-kj-noons-and-anthony-smith-will-be-signed-by-ufc/

Despite Losses at Final Strikeforce Event, KJ Noons and Anthony Smith Will Be Signed by UFC

on the flip side, Mike Kyle will not be in the UFC, the 32 year-old fighter who has amassed a 19-9 record in his 12 year MMA career has announced he is retired.

http://www.cagepotato.com/and-now-hes-retired-mike-kyle-semi-rehabilitated-former-bastard/

Every fighter that won with the exception of Barnett is in the UFC. But fuck Barnett, that pro wrestling shit is beyond annoying and he thinks he deserves some special contract because he can do the pro wrestling shit. Go to Japan Josh, do the wrestling gig and take a fight from time to time. I sure as hell won't miss you. Multiple time cheating mother fucker. Hit me with your flu infected towel, lucky I don't sue your ass.

I was about to say I want to see Josh Barnett challenge the other top 10 HW fighters currently in the UFC, but then I saw that towel flu thing and totally changed my mind.

GDPofDRC wrote:

I was about to say I want to see Josh Barnett challenge the other top 10 HW fighters currently in the UFC, but then I saw that towel flu thing and totally changed my mind.

I think it was a direct attack at NP and it's admins. You could be next. I fear he already got Ninja...

He pretended to throw the towel at the kid but I was the real target all along. I can feel the super flu coming on. My days could be numbered...

For reals though, Josh has been a top 10 HW since he beat Schilt in 2001.

His warmaster pile of bodies shtick is so silly and ridiculous though, I don't even know if I mind it or not.

GDPofDRC wrote:

For reals though, Josh has been a top 10 HW since he beat Schilt in 2001.

But...I hate him. If he would just shut the fuck up maybe I could tolerate the man. He is a HW Chael Sonnen. A gimmick, a douche, one annoying mother fucker. Plus he tried to kill me.
I hope if he does come to the UFC he is given JDS or Reem or someone that is likely push his face in.

I'd like to see him fight Werdum or Mir.

GDPofDRC wrote:

I'd like to see him fight Werdum or Mir.

Fuck no, he'd probably win. He needs someone with power that can knock some chicklets loose. Make him remember why he kept on juicing.

How about Antonio Silva then, the Jucie Brawl!

GDPofDRC wrote:

How about Antonio Silva then, the Jucie Brawl!

Yeah he would have an even better chance to win that fight IMO. I'd rather him fight Werdum, he probably has the best chance to actually win of that group. Mir is the most logical fight IMO but both are such d-bags who would I root for? I'd prefer he fight JDS, Reem, Fedor or DC. Cause they would all beat him soundly...hopefully.

OU wrote:

GDPofDRC wrote:

How about Antonio Silva then, the Jucie Brawl!

Yeah he would have an even better chance to win that fight IMO. I'd rather him fight Werdum, he probably has the best chance to actually win of that group. Mir is the most logical fight IMO but both are such d-bags who would I root for? I'd prefer he fight JDS, Reem, Fedor or DC. Cause they would all beat him soundly...hopefully.

Cain=Fedor?

Barnett is awesome. Hopefully they get something worked out

Glad to see Noons got in. Would be a shame if he missed out on UFC because of a screwjob.

Josh Barnett fan here...hope he gets in.

GDPofDRC wrote:

How about Antonio Silva then, the Jucie Brawl!

haha, i'd love this fight!

Barnett, Masvidal, Wilcox, Evangelista, Mulhern, Amagnov, Inocente, and OSP should all me added aswell.

I think all strikeforce fighters should get a win and you're in fight.

Ninja wrote:

Barnett, Masvidal, Wilcox, Evangelista, Mulhern, Amagnov, Inocente, and OSP should all me added aswell.

I think Brunson beating Leben will help some of these guys land with Zuffa.

I'd like see Thomson-Alvarez if they can get that case in front of a judge relatively quickly

bobbitt15 wrote:

I'd like see Thomson-Alvarez if they can get that case in front of a judge relatively quickly

I think EA deserves a better name then Thompson. That's a dangerous fight against a guy the UFC fans won't even know. I'd rather have Alvarez vs Jim Miller or something like that. Let Thompson fight someone like Lauzon so people can see he is legit.

Alvarez vs Thomson would be Awesome, fuck UFC casuals.

http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/01/ufc-unveils-list-of-fighters-moving-from-strikeforce-to-ufc
Other announcements may be forthcoming, but Tuesday's full list of UFC announcements for former Strikeforce fighters coming to the UFC includes:

HEAVYWEIGHT

Daniel Cormier (11-0 MMA, 8-0 SF)

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT

Gegard Mousasi (33-3-2 MMA, 4-1-1 SF)
Gian Villante (10-3 MMA, 3-2 SF)

MIDDLEWEIGHT

Roger Gracie (6-1 MMA, 4-1 SF)
Tim Kennedy (15-4 MMA, 6-2 SF)
Lorenz Larkin (13-0 MMA, 4-0 SF)
Champ Luke Rockhold (10-1 MMA, 9-0 SF)
Ronaldo Souza (17-3 MMA, 7-1 SF)

WELTERWEIGHT

Roger Bowling (11-3 MMA, 4-3 SF)
Jason High (16-3 MMA, 3-0 SF, 0-1 UFC)
Nate Marquardt (32-11-2 MMA, 1-1 SF, 10-4 UFC)
Champ Tarec Saffiedine (14-3 MMA, 6-1 SF)
Bobby Voelker (24-8 MMA, 4-1 SF)

LIGHTWEIGHT

Ryan Couture (6-1 MMA, 6-1 SF)
Pat Healy (29-16 MMA, 7-1 SF, 0-1 UFC)
Kurt Holobaugh (8-1 MMA, 0-1 SF)
Adriano Martins (24-6 MMA, 1-0 SF)
Champ Gilbert Melendez (21-2 MMA, 11-1 SF)
K.J. Noons (11-6 MMA, 3-4 SF)
Josh Thomson (19-5 MMA, 10-3 SF, 2-1 UFC)

I hope they can give Wilcox and Fodor a look. Still some tough young prospects.

GDPofDRC wrote:

I hope they can give Wilcox and Fodor a look. Still some tough young prospects.

I'm more worried about Masvidal, Santiago and Feijao. Emphasis on Feijao.