Golden Glory fighters were all released from Strikeforce fights by Zuffa, LLC. Golden Glory manages former Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion Alistair Overeem, Valentijn Overeem, John Olav Einemo, and former Strikeforce champion Marloes Coenen. UFC President White stated that Golden Glory (GG) refuses to adhere to athletic commission rules in the U.S. that require fighters be paid directly. White explained that Golden Glory refused to have fighters paid directly instead of GG dispersing earnings. Thus, Zuffa executives released all their fighters pending GG's acceptance of those terms. GG's only fighter not to be released is Sergei Kharitonov whom is still in the Strikeforce Grand Prix Tournament.
Former Strikeforce champion Marloes Coenen responded with a picture of this check from Zuffa made out to her directly.
White responded that the check was only cut that way because the UFC and Strikeforce insisted that it be done that way to fall in line with state commissions rules.
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