2007 in Strikeforce

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2007 in Strikeforce
Information
First dateFebruary 10, 2007
Last dateNovember 16, 2007
Events
Total events4
Fights
Total fights52
Title fights3
Chronology
2006 in Strikeforce 2007 in Strikeforce 2008 in Strikeforce

The year 2007 was the 2nd year in the history of Strikeforce, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. In 2007 Strikeforce held 4 events beginning with, Strikeforce: Young Guns .

Contents

Title fights

Title fights in 2007
Weight classMethodRoundTimeEventNotes
Middleweight Frank Shamrock def. Phil Baroni submission (rear-naked choke)24:15Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni [a]
Lightweight Josh Thomson (c)def.Nick Gonzalezsubmission (rear-naked choke)11:42Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni [b]
Heavyweight Alistair Overeem def. Paul Buentello submission (knees to the body)23:42Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives [c]
  1. For the Strikeforce Middleweight Championship.
  2. For the Strikeforce Lightweight U.S. Championship.
  3. For the Strikeforce Heavyweight Championship.

Events list

#Event TitleDateArenaLocationAttendanceBroadcast
8 Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives November 16, 2007 HP Pavilion at San Jose San Jose, California 7,249
7 Strikeforce: Playboy Mansion September 29, 2007 The Playboy Mansion Beverly Hills, California 3,569
6 Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni June 22, 2007 HP Pavilion at San Jose San Jose, California 9,672 PPV
5 Strikeforce: Young Guns February 10, 2007 San Jose Civic Auditorium San Jose, California 3,169

Strikeforce: Young Guns

Strikeforce: Young Guns [1] was an event held on February 10, 2007 at the San Jose Civic Auditorium in San Jose, California.

Results

Fight card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight Jose Palaciosdef.Miguel LinaresDecision (unanimous)33:00
Bantamweight Chris Cariaso def.Andrew ValladerezDecision (unanimous)33:00
Women's Lightweight Michelle Maherdef. Elaina Maxwell Decision (unanimous)33:00
Middleweight Nik Theotikosdef.Devin JohnsonTKO (punches)10:11
Lightweight Billy Evangelista def.Isaiah HillTKO (punches)11:39
Heavyweight Yohan Banksdef. Joey Beltran Decision (unanimous)33:00
Lightweight Andrew Montanezdef. David Smith Decision (unanimous)33:00
Lightweight Alvin Cacdacdef.Bobby SanchezSubmission (heel hook)21:45
Welterweight Juan Alcaindef.Mario RiveraDecision (unanimous)33:00

    Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni

    Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni [2] was an event held on June 22, 2007 at the HP Pavilion at San Jose in San Jose, California.

    Results

    Main Card
    Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
    Middleweight Frank Shamrock def Phil Baroni submission (rear-naked choke)24:15 [a]
    Middleweight Murilo Rua def Joey Villasenor KO (punches)21:05
    Middleweight Cung Le def Tony Fryklund TKO (punches)30:25
    Heavyweight Paul Buentello defCarter WilliamsKO (punches)20:10
    Lightweight Josh Thomson (c)defNick Gonzalezsubmission (rear-naked choke)11:42 [b]
    Welterweight Paul Daley def Duane Ludwig TKO (punches)20:32
    Preliminary card
    Lightweight David Smith defSean BassettKO (punch)21:23
    LightweightJames Edson BertodefVictor Valenzuelasubmission (heel hook)10:47
    MiddleweightNik TheotikodefNikk CovertKO (punch)11:13
    Welterweight Mike Pyle defAaron Wetherspoonunanimous decision35:00
    Welterweight Luke Stewart def Jason Von Flue TKO (punches)32:17
    HeavyweightRex RichardsdefRay SeraileTKO (punches)10:35
    Bantamweight Chris Cariaso defAnthony Figueroaunanimous decision35:00
    Catchweight (179 lb)Jeffrey CachiadefShigeru Momoisubmission (guillotine choke)11:58
    MiddleweightSeth KleinbeckdefSam SpenglerTKO (punches)22:55

    Strikeforce: Playboy Mansion

    Strikeforce: Playboy Mansion [3] was an event held on September 29, 2007 at The Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, California.

    Results

    Main Card
    Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
    Light Heavyweight Bobby Southworth def.Bill Mahoodverbal submission (injured ribs)11:15
    Lightweight Gilbert Melendez def. Tetsuji Kato unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
    Middleweight Joe Riggs def. Eugene Jackson KO (punches)13:56
    Lightweight Josh Thomson def.Adam LynnKO (punches)14:45
    Lightweight Billy Evangelista def.Clint Coronelsplit decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
    Catchweight (160 lb) Jorge Masvidal def.Matt LeeTKO (punches)11:33
    Preliminary Card
    Catchweight (195 lb) Falaniko Vitale def.Ron Fieldssubmission (strikes)13:02
    Heavyweight Daniel Puder def.Richard Daltonunanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)35:00
    Light Heavyweight Dewey Cooper def.Adam Smithunanimous decision35:00
    MiddleweightDaniel McWilliamsdef.Eddy MillisSubmission (rear naked choke)12:09
    Welterweight Luke Stewart def.Sam LieraTKO (strikes)13:40
    BantamweightAnthony Figueroadef.Miguel LinaresTKO (strikes)12:09

      Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives

      Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives [4] was an event held on November 16, 2007 at the HP Pavilion at San Jose in San Jose, California.

      Results

      Main Card
      Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
      Heavyweight Alistair Overeem def. Paul Buentello submission (knees to the body)23:42 [a]
      Middleweight Cung Le def. Sammy Morgan TKO (body kick)31:58
      Middleweight Tournament Final
      Middleweight Jorge Santiago def. Trevor Prangley TKO (knee to the body)12:31
      Middleweight Tournament Semi-finals
      Middleweight Trevor Prangley def. Falaniko Vitale decision (referee decision)22:12
      Middleweight Jorge Santiago def. Sean Salmon KO (flying knee)10:24
      Preliminary card
      Light Heavyweight Anthony Ruiz def. Bobby Southworth TKO (doctor stoppage)20:52
      Welterweight Luke Stewart def.Bryson KamakaKO (knee)10:19
      Middleweight Eric Lawson def.Josh Nealsubmission (rear-naked choke)20:20
      BantamweightAnthony Figueroadef.Peter Sabalasplit decision35:00
      LightweightAlex Crispindef.Clint Coronelunanimous decision35:00
      FeatherweightChris Drummvs.Evan EsguerraNC (punch to back of the head)22:35
      Middleweight Dennis Hallman def.Jeremiah Metcalfsubmission (heel hook)11:39

      See also

      References

      1. "Strikeforce: Young Guns". Sherdog. Archived from the original on March 17, 2015.
      2. "Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni". Sherdog. Archived from the original on April 27, 2015.
      3. "Strikeforce: Playboy Mansion". Sherdog. Archived from the original on June 10, 2015.
      4. "Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives". Sherdog. Archived from the original on April 19, 2015.