Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman Live Results

 Posted by at 5:27 PM  Strikeforce, Women's MMA  1 Response »
Aug 182012
 

(Photo courtesy of Showtime Sports and Zuffa, LLC.)

—MAIN CARD (on Showtime)—

Ronda Rousey vs. Sarah Kaufman: Rousey via Submission (Armbar), Round 1, 0:54

Ronaldo Souza vs. Derek Brunson: Souza via KO (Punches), Round 1, 0:41

Roger Bowling vs. Tarec Saffiedine: Saffiedine via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00

Lumumba Sayers vs. Anthony Smith: Smith via Submission (Triangle Choke), Round 1, 3:52

TJ Cook vs. Ovince St. Preux: St. Preux via KO (Punch), Round 3, 0:20 Continue reading »

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Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman Weigh-In Results

 Posted by at 7:51 PM  Strikeforce, Women's MMA  No Responses »
Aug 172012
 

In Saturday night’s Strikeforce main event, “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey (left) will make her first title defense against former Women’s Bantamweight Champion Sarah Kaufman (right). (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

—MAIN CARD (on Showtime)—

Ronda Rousey (135.0) vs. Sarah Kaufman (134.0)

Ronaldo Souza (186.0) vs. Derek Brunson (186.0)

Roger Bowling (170.0) vs. Tarec Saffiedine (169.5)

Lumumba Sayers (185.0) vs. Anthony Smith (186.0)

TJ Cook (203.0) vs. Ovince St. Preux (205.5) Continue reading »

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Strikeforce “Rockhold vs. Jardine”: The Aftermath

 Posted by at 3:51 PM  MMA News, Strikeforce  No Responses »
Jan 082012
 
Former UFC light heavyweight Keith Jardine (black trunks) had no answer for the heavy-handed striking of Luke Rockhold (white shorts) at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine. (Photo courtesy of Strikeforce)

The second promotional child of the Zuffa family unloaded with its first offering of the new year last night as Strikeforce presented Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine. The card featured reigning Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold (9-1), who defended his belt against “The Dean of Mean” Keith Jardine (16-10-2), and “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (19-8) who put his devastating left hand up against the crisp kickboxing of Adlan Amagov (2-1). Also appearing on the main card were wrestling stand-outs “King Mo” Muhammed Lawal (9-1) and “T-Wood” Tyron Woodley (12-0) who tested their mettle against “The Monsoon” Lorenz Larkin (11-1) and Jordan Mein (22-6). Opening the card was a tightly contested bout between “The Sponge” Tarec Saffiedine (12-2) and “The Evolution” Tyler Stinson (22-8). The fights lived up to the expectations of the fans and ushered in 2012 on a good note for Strikeforce. Here’s how things went down. Continue reading »

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Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine Live Results

 Posted by at 5:53 PM  Strikeforce  2 Responses »
Jan 072012
 

(Photo courtesy of Strikeforce and Showtime)

—MAIN CARD—

Luke Rockhold vs. Keith Jardine: Rockhold via TKO (Punches), Round 1, 4:26

Robbie Lawler vs. Adlan Amagov: Lawler via TKO (Flying Knee and Punches), Round 1, 1:48

Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal vs. Lorenz Larkin: Lawal via TKO (Strikes), Round 2, 2:32

Tyron Woodley vs. Jordan Mein: Woodley via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00

Tarec Saffiedine vs. Tyler Stinson: Saffiedine via Split Decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00 Continue reading »

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Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine Main Card Pre-Fight Breakdown

 Posted by at 6:10 PM  MMA News, Strikeforce  No Responses »
Jan 042012
 
While Tarec Saffiedine (right) does possess exceptional striking abilities, his key to victory at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine this Saturday likely will lie in his aptitudes on the mat. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC. and Showtime)

Strikeforce hits the ground running in 2012 as it dishes out MMA action this Saturday night from the Hard Rock Cafe and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The California-based promotion’s veterans welcome new faces to the main card and hope to stake their claim within their respective divisions. Knockout artist  ”The Evolution” Tyler Stinson (22-7) takes on “The Sponge” Tarec Saffiedine (11-2) in the main card’s opener. One of the welterweight division’s top dogs, “T-Wood” Tyron Woodley (11-0) collides with the fast rising Jordan Mein (22-6). “The Monsoon” Lorenz Larkin (11-0) takes a step out from the Strikeforce: Challengers series to face his stiffest test to date, “King Mo” Muhammed Lawal (8-1). Just as many who watch NASCAR hope to see a crash, the casual MMA observer comes to watch someone get knocked out and with Adlan Amagov (2-0) and “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (18-8) suited against each other, the crowd should be on the edge of their seats. Middleweight gold is up for grabs in the main event when champion Luke Rockhold  (8-1) defends his newly earned title for the first time against “The Dean of Mean” Keith Jardine (16-9-2). Strikeforce has stepped up its game over the past several years, and if this card is any indication of what’s to come, fans are in for an exciting year. Continue reading »

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Strikeforce Challengers 20: Britt vs. Sayers Live Results

 Posted by at 7:35 PM  Strikeforce  No Responses »
Nov 182011
 

(Photo courtesy of Strikeforce)

—MAIN CARD—

Antwain Britt vs. Lumumba Sayers: Sayers via KO (Punch), Round 1, 0:28

Ronda Rousey vs. Julia Budd: Rousey via Submission (Armbar), Round 1, 0:39

Adlan Amagov vs. Anthony Smith: Amagov via TKO (Strikes), Round 1, 2:32

TJ Cook vs. Trevor Smith: Smith via Submission (Guillotine Choke), Round 1, 4:28

Derek Brunson vs. Nate James: Brunson via Unanimous Decision, Round 3, 5:00

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Strikeforce Challengers 20: Britt vs. Sayers Main Card Pre-Fight Breakdown

 Posted by at 8:08 AM  MMA News, Strikeforce  No Responses »
Nov 172011
 
Derek Brunson (white trunks) will look to continue his climb as a solid blue chipper in his opening bout at Strikeforce Challengers 20. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The UFC’s newest little brother, Strikeforce, returns to Showtime on November 18 as Strikeforce Challengers’ twentieth installment pits hard hitting TUF veteran Antwain Britt (12-5) against young blood submission fighter Lumumba Sayers (3-2). Also stepping into the cage is the WMMA community’s newest sweetheart, ultra-talented Judo Olympian “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey (3-0) as she looks to add another limb to her collection against Canadian Muay Thai champion “The Jewel” Julia Budd (3-1). Russian Unifight Champion Adlan Amagov (8-1-1) will make his second stateside appearance against tested journeyman “Lionheart” Anthony Smith (14-6) and the night will open with a pair of fights featuring four men who have yet to lose in the Strikeforce cage: TJ Cook (11-3), Trevor Smith (5-0), Derek Brunson (8-0), and Nate James (10-6-1). It’s always a good night when the journeyman look to earn their masters card and step into the big show, so Challengers 20 should deliver no less.      Continue reading »

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Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III Live Results

 Posted by at 7:35 PM  MMA News, Strikeforce  No Responses »
Jul 222011
 

Tonight's Strikeforce Challengers 17 main event affords the opportunity for either Bobby Voelker (left) or Roger Bowling (right) to settle the score in their third meeting. (Photo courtesy of Showtime)

—MAIN CARD—

Bobby Voelker vs. Roger Bowling: Voelker via KO (Knee and Punches), Round 2, 2:16

Shawn Jordan vs. Devin Cole: Cole via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00

Ovince St. Preux vs. Joe Cason: St. Preux via Submission (Strikes), Round 1,1:12

Sarah Kaufman vs. Liz Carmouche: Kaufman via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00

Adlan Amagov vs. Ron Stallings: Amagov via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00 Continue reading »

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Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III Main Card Pre-Fight Breakdown

 Posted by at 3:17 PM  MMA News, Strikeforce  No Responses »
Jul 212011
 

Roger Bowling (white trunks) and Bobby Voelker (red trunks) will meet one more time to settle their year-long rivalry in a rubber match at Strikeforce Challengers 17 . (Photo courtesy of Esther Lin and Zuffa, LLC.)

This Friday night Las Vegas, Nevada’s Palms Casino Resort will welcome the Strikeforce Challengers Series to the Mecca of combat sports or the first time in its history as multiple-time Challengers Series competitors “Vicious” Bobby Voelker (22-8) and “Relentless” Roger Bowling (8-1) meet in a rubber match to end their year-long rivalry. Also slated for action, “Big” Lavar Johnson (13-4) looks to get back into the big show by defeating IFL veteran Devin Cole (13-9-1), the recently unstoppable “OSP” Ovince St. Preux (9-4) looks to continue his current seven-fight streak against Iowa’s own undefeated Joe Cason (8-0), former Women’s Welterweight Champion Sarah Kaufman (14-1) looks to smash former title contender “Girl-Rilla” Liz Carmouche (3-1) in her own bid for the belt, and internationally recognized spinning hook kick master Adlan Amagov (7-1-1) makes his Challengers, and US, debut against Lloyd Irvin disciple “The Choir Boy” Ronald Stallings (9-3). As is appropriate for the promotion’s first trip to Las Vegas, this Challengers Series card is as stacked as they come with a list of fighters who have either already been in the big show or who are more than ready to take that step. The winners on July 22 will likely be making that step. Continue reading »

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