San Jose, CA. based MMA promotion STRIKEFORCE has inked a 3-year deal with Showtime Cable to broadcast live MMA events starting in April.

According to sources, STRIKEFORCE has also acquired the video library of broke-ass Pro Elite Inc. Which includes every EliteXC & ShoXC event. In addition, STRIKEFORCE has also acquired “some” of the reported 100-plus fighter contracts that were left in limbo as Pro Elite attempted to salvage its debt.

EliteXC’s marquee fighters, like Gina Carano, Kimbo Slice and former EliteXC middleweight champion Robbie Lawler among others, are being approached by Strikeforce to re-negotiate contracts with Pro Elite that have been deemed non-transferrable without time-consuming litigation.

Many are expected to want more lucrative deals, especially in light of the unintended layoffs that have occurred with Pro Elite being broke.

This is great for MMA. Goes to show that the UFC isn't the only game in town.