Scott Coker responds to ‘Strikefarce’ comments
Coker Responds to ‘Strikefarce’ Comments Strikeforce was welcomed to the promotional battlefield Thursday when UFC President Dana White publicly attacked…
Coker Responds to ‘Strikefarce’ Comments
Strikeforce was welcomed to the promotional battlefield Thursday when UFC President Dana White publicly attacked the rival promotion for the first time following a pre-fight news conference for UFC 101 in Philadelphia.
White, who has praised the San Jose-based organization’s efforts on numerous occasions, criticized Strikeforce for its decision to sign No. 1-ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko after White’s previous negotiations fizzled with the Russian and his management and promotional team M-1 Global.
He’ll put them out of business, White said. They have no money. These guys have no money and they have no distribution. Four f—king people watch Showtime.
White also referred to Strikeforce as Strikefarce.
Of course he’s going to say that. He’s a promoter, said Coker during a teleconference call Thursday discussing the major signing. He’s going to go on and say what he’s going to say, but we’ve been in business a long time and I think we know how to operate a business and forged a relationship with Ken (Hershman) and Showtime and M-1. I feel confident that we’re going to have some great big shows with Fedor.