Former Strikeforce fighter convicted of second-degree murder

A former Strikeforce fighter has been convicted of second-degree murder in Colorado.

The verdict was handed down following a trial in the state, according to Sherdog. Details surrounding the case, including the victim's identity and the circumstances leading to the charge, were not immediately available.

What comes next for the convicted fighter

Sentencing has not yet been scheduled. Second-degree murder in Colorado carries a mandatory minimum prison term that can range from 16 to 48 years depending on aggravating factors and criminal history.

The fighter competed under the Strikeforce banner, which operated as a major promotion before being absorbed by the UFC in 2013. No comment has been issued by former Strikeforce officials or the UFC regarding the conviction.

Further proceedings, including the sentencing hearing date, are expected to be announced by the Colorado court system in the coming weeks.

Source: sherdog.com