Strikeforce Challengers 19 Results

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Sep 232011
 

Lorenz Larkin (left) and late replacement Nick Rossborough (right) will square off in the Strikeforce Challengers 19 main event. (Photo courtesy of Strikeforce and Zuffa, LLC.)

—MAIN CARD—

Lorenz Larkin vs. Nick Rossborough: Larkin via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00

Lavar Johnson vs. Shawn Jordan: Jordan via Submission (Keylock), Round 2, 3:08

Ryan Couture vs. Maka Watson: Couture via Majority Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28), Round 3, 5:00

Jason High vs. Todd Moore: High via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00

Brian Melancon vs. Felipe Portela: Melancon via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00 Continue reading »

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Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough Main Card Pre-Fight Breakdown

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Sep 202011
 

Kung-Fu stylist and KO artist Lorenz Larkin (red gloves) will pit his vicious knock out power against a dangerous veteran in Nick Rossborough at Strikeforce Challengers 19. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Sherwood and Sherdog)

The nineteenth installment of the Strikeforce Challengers series is set to take place Friday night at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada as another crop of aspiring young fighters seek to break into the Zuffa family. Headlining the card is “The Monsoon” Lorenz Larkin (10-0) who puts his undefeated record on the line against late replacement “Leather Face” Nick Rossborough (20-14). The co-main event for the card finds second generation superstar Ryan Couture (2-1) looking to rebound from his first loss against a tough submission guru, Maka Watson (5-1). Challengers Series stand-out “Big” Lavar Johnson (13-4) returns after a less than successful debut on the Strikeforce main card and attempts to return to form against Shawn Jordan (10-3). One-time UFC veteran Jason High (12-3) will continue his second chance at Zuffa favor in the evening’s second bout against Texas native “Maniac” Todd Moore (13-4) and the night will open with a match-up between toughened ground-and-pounder Brian Melancon (5-2) and undefeated Brazilian “Balboa” Felipe Portela (7-0). The film and file on the fighters is practically non-existent and the combatants themselves are starving for the bright lights of Zuffa stardom, which is always a good mix for the fans of MMA.

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MMA Gospel TJ’s Cageside Musings: Strikeforce “Overeem vs. Werdum”

 Posted by at 6:01 PM  MMA News, Strikeforce  3 Responses »
Jun 202011
 
The American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas held the latest installment of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Saturday night. (Photo courtesy of Destination360.com)

Dallas, Texas.  It was only fitting that in a state where everything is bigger the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix would continue here. The Dallas Mavericks finally won their first title. The entire city and all its surrounding areas are still reliving that moment to the point every other song on the radio has some kind of Mavericks, “Thank you, Dirk” promo to precede the next track. The days leading into the Grand Prix though had the combat loyalists already staking claims and picking sides that even the minute leading to the fight was adrenaline-filled.  As a fan of the sport, I have always found enough joy just sitting back at home or at the local sports bar watching my guys get the job done.  It was not until I attended the Grand Prix, my first MMA event no less, that watching two men go at it in a high stakes brawl became an even greater experience. Continue reading »

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Strikeforce: “Overeem vs. Werdum” Live Results

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Jun 182011
 

In tonight's main and co-main event respectively, the remaining two Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix semi-finalists will be determined between Alistair Overeem, Fabricio Werdum, Josh Barnett, and Brett Rogers. (Photo courtesy of Showtime)

—MAIN CARD (on Showtime)—

Alistair Overeem vs. Fabricio Werdum: Overeem via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00

Josh Barnett vs. Brett Rogers: Barnett via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke), Round 2, 1:17

Jorge Masvidal vs. KJ Noons: Masvidal via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00

Daniel Cormier vs. Jeff Monson: Cormier via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00

Chad Griggs vs. Valentijn Overeem: Griggs via Submission (Strikes), Round 1, 2:08 Continue reading »

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Strikeforce “Overeem vs. Werdum” Live Weigh-In Results

 Posted by at 4:54 PM  MMA News, Strikeforce  No Responses »
Jun 172011
 

(Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

—MAIN CARD (on Showtime)—

Alistair Overeem: 256lbs.
Fabricio Werdum: 246lbs.

Josh Barnett: 256lbs.
Brett Rogers: 258lbs.

Jorge Masvidal: 155lbs.
KJ Noons: 156lbs.

Daniel Cormier: 239.5lbs.
Jeff Monson: 234lbs.

Chad Griggs: 234lbs.
Valentijn Overeem: 234.5lbs. Continue reading »

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