2010 in Strikeforce

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2010 in Strikeforce
Information
First dateJanuary 30, 2010
Last dateDecember 4, 2010
Events
Total events15
Fights
Total fights165
Title fights13
Chronology
2009 in Strikeforce 2010 in Strikeforce 2011 in Strikeforce

The year 2010 was the 5th year in the history of Strikeforce, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. In 2010 Strikeforce held 15 events beginning with, Strikeforce: Miami .

Contents

Title fights

Title fights in 2010
Weight classMethodRoundTimeEventNotes
Welterweight Nick Diaz def. Marius Zaromskis TKO (Punches)14:38Strikeforce: Miami [lower-alpha 1]
Featherweight Cristiane Justino (c)def. Marloes Coenen TKO (Punches)33:40Strikeforce: Miami [lower-alpha 2]
Bantamweight Sarah Kaufman def. Takayo Hashi Decision (Unanimous)55:00Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. Hashi [lower-alpha 3]
Middleweight Jake Shields (c)def. Dan Henderson Decision (Unanimous)55:00Strikeforce: Nashville [lower-alpha 4]
Lightweight Gilbert Melendez (c)def. Shinya Aoki Decision (Unanimous)55:00Strikeforce: Nashville [lower-alpha 5]
Light Heavyweight Muhammed Lawal def. Gegard Mousasi (c)Decision (Unanimous)55:00Strikeforce: Nashville [lower-alpha 6]
Heavyweight Alistair Overeem (c)def. Brett Rogers TKO (Punches)13:40Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery [lower-alpha 7]
Featherweight Cristiane Justino (c)def. Jan Finney KO (Knee to the Body)22:56Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum [lower-alpha 8]
Bantamweight Sarah Kaufman (c)def. Roxanne Modafferi KO (Slam)34:45Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe [lower-alpha 9]
Light Heavyweight Rafael Cavalcante def. Muhammed Lawal (c)TKO (Punches and Elbows)31:14Strikeforce: Houston [lower-alpha 10]
Middleweight Ronaldo Souza def. Tim Kennedy Decision (Unanimous)55:00Strikeforce: Houston [lower-alpha 11]
Welterweight Nick Diaz (c)def. K. J. Noons Decision (Unanimous)55:00Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II [lower-alpha 12]
Bantamweight Marloes Coenen def. Sarah Kaufman (c)Submission (Armbar)31:59Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II [lower-alpha 13]
  1. For the Welterweight Championship.
  2. For the Women's Featherweight Championship.
  3. For the Women's Bantamweight Championship.
  4. For the Middleweight Championship.
  5. For the Lightweight Championship.
  6. For the Light Heavyweight Championship.
  7. For the Heavyweight Championship.
  8. For the Women's Featherweight Championship.
  9. For the Women's Bantamweight Championship.
  10. For the Light Heavyweight Championship.
  11. For the Middleweight Championship.
  12. For the Welterweight Championship.
  13. For the Women's Bantamweight Championship.

Events list

#Event TitleDateArenaLocationAttendanceBroadcast
41 Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II December 4, 2010 Scottrade Center St. Louis, Missouri 7,146 Showtime
40 Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro November 19, 2010Jackson Convention Complex Jackson, Mississippi Showtime
39 Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker October 22, 2010 Save Mart Center Fresno, California 3,656 Showtime
38 Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II October 9, 2010 HP Pavilion at San Jose San Jose, California 7,559 Showtime
37 Strikeforce: Houston August 21, 2010 Toyota Center Houston, Texas 8,635 Showtime
36 Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor August 13, 2010 Dodge Theatre Phoenix, Arizona Showtime
35 Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe July 23, 2010 Comcast Arena at Everett Everett, Washington Showtime
34 Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum June 26, 2010 HP Pavilion at San Jose San Jose, California 11,757 Showtime
33 Strikeforce: Los Angeles June 16, 2010 Nokia Theatre Los Angeles, California 5,259 Showtime
32 Strikeforce Challengers: Lindland vs. Casey May 21, 2010 Rose Garden Portland, Oregon 5,790 Showtime
31 Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery May 15, 2010 Scottrade Center St. Louis, Missouri 8,136 Showtime
30 Strikeforce: Nashville April 17, 2010 Bridgestone Arena Nashville, Tennessee 8,196 CBS
29 Strikeforce Challengers: Johnson vs. Mahe March 26, 2010 Save Mart Center Fresno, California 4,963 Showtime
28 Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. Hashi February 26, 2010 San Jose Civic Auditorium San Jose, California 2,318 Showtime
27 Strikeforce: Miami January 30, 2010 BankAtlantic Center Sunrise, Florida 7,010 Showtime

Strikeforce: Miami

Strikeforce: Miami [1] was an event held on January 30, 2010 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight Nick Diaz def Marius Žaromskis KO (punch)14:38 [lower-alpha 1]
Women's Featherweight Cristiane Santos (c)def Marloes Coenen TKO (punches)33:40 [lower-alpha 2]
Heavyweight Herschel Walker defGreg NagyTKO (punches)32:17
Middleweight Robbie Lawler def Melvin Manhoef KO (punch)13:33
Heavyweight Bobby Lashley def Wes Sims TKO (punches)12:06
EASportsMMA.com Live Stream
Welterweight Jay Hieron def Joe Riggs Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
Preliminary card
WelterweightJohn Kellydef Sabah Homasi Submission (rear-naked choke)22:48
WelterweightHayder HassandefRyan KeenanKO (punch)22:42
FeatherweightPablo AlfonsodefMarcos da MattaSubmission (armbar)11:47
LightweightDavid GomezdefCraig OxleyDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
WelterweightJoe RaydefJohn ClarkeTKO (punches)13:14
MiddleweightJeffrey CachiadefMatt CooperKO (punches)22:26
WelterweightMichael ByrnesdefDave ZitanickDecision (majority) (29–29, 30–27, 30–27)35:00

Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. Hashi

Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. Hashi
Information
Promotion Strikeforce
DateFebruary 26, 2010
Venue San Jose Civic Auditorium
City San Jose, California
Event chronology
Strikeforce: Miami Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. Hashi Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields

Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. Hashi [2] was an event held on February 26, 2010 at the San Jose Civic Auditorium in San Jose, California.

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Bantamweight Sarah Kaufman def. Takayo Hashi Decision (Unanimous)55:00 [lower-alpha 1]
Trevor Prangley vs. Karl Amoussou Technical Draw (Accidental Thumb to Amoussou's Eye)14:14
Luke Rockhold def. Paul Bradley TKO (Knees to the Body)12:24
Tarec Saffiedine def. James Terry Decision (Unanimous)35:00
Yancy Medeiros def. Raul Castillo Decision (Unanimous)35:00
Wayne Phillipsdef. Eric Lawson Submission (Armbar)14:27
Samuel Bracamontedef.Chris StewartTKO (Punches)30:59
Tristan Arenaldef.George MillerTKO (Punches)20:30
Jesse Tobardef.Johnson NguyenSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)21:24
Renee Robinsondef.Lilia SalasTKO (Punches)11:06
Steve Dickeydef.Alan LummelTKO (Punches)10:33
Ronald Carillodef.Anthony De Los SantosSubmission (Armbar)21:20

Strikeforce Challengers: Johnson vs. Mahe

Strikeforce Challengers: Johnson vs. Mahe
Information
Promotion Strikeforce
DateMarch 26, 2010
Venue Save Mart Center
City Fresno, California
Event chronology
Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz Strikeforce Challengers: Johnson vs. Mahe Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields

Strikeforce Challengers: Johnson vs. Mahe [3] was an event held on March 26, 2010 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California.

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lavar Johnson def. Lolohea Mahe TKO (Punches)23:29
Ron Humphreydef.George BushSubmission (Guillotine Choke)11:44
Andre Galvao def. Luke Stewart Decision (Split)35:00
Miesha Tate def. Zoila Frausto Submission (Armbar)24:09
Justin Wilcox def. Shamar Bailey Decision (Unanimous)35:00
Daniel Cormier def.John DevineKO (Punch)11:09
Paul Ruizdef.John ChaconDecision (Unanimous)32:00
Ricky Jacksondef.Trinidad ValdezKO (Punch)11:59
Avery Kaykeodef.Christian BuronDecision (Split)32:00

    Strikeforce: Nashville

    Strikeforce: Nashville [4] was an event held on April 17, 2010 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

    Results

    Main Card
    Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
    Middleweight Jake Shields (c)def. Dan Henderson Decision (Unanimous)55:00 [lower-alpha 1]
    Lightweight Gilbert Melendez (c)def. Shinya Aoki Decision (Unanimous)55:00 [lower-alpha 2]
    Light Heavyweight Muhammed Lawal def. Gegard Mousasi (c)Decision (Unanimous)55:00 [lower-alpha 3]
    Preliminary Card
    Light Heavyweight Ovince St. Preux def.Chris HawkTKO (Punches)10:47
    Welterweight Andy Uhrich def.Dustin WestSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)11:36
    Middleweight Jason Miller def.Tim StoutTKO (Punches)13:09
    Light HeavyweightCale Yarbroughdef.Josh SchockmanTKO (Knee and Punches)21:01
    Middleweight Zach Underwood def.Hunter WorshamDecision (Unanimous)35:00
    Flyweight Dustin Ortiz def.Justin PenningtonSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)14:27
    FeatherweightCody Floyddef.Thomas CampbellKO (Knee)30:41

    Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery

    Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery [5] was an event held on May 15, 2010 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

    Results

    Main Card
    Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
    Heavyweight Alistair Overeem (c)def. Brett Rogers TKO (Punches)13:40 [lower-alpha 1]
    Heavyweight Antonio Silva def. Andrei Arlovski Decision (Unanimous)35:00
    Middleweight Ronaldo Souza def. Joey Villasenor Decision (Unanimous)35:00
    Light Heavyweight Roger Gracie def. Kevin Randleman Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)24:10
    Light Heavyweight Rafael Cavalcante def. Antwain Britt KO (Punches)13:45
    Preliminary Card
    Lightweight Lyle Beerbohm def. Vítor Ribeiro Decision (Split)35:00
    Catchweight (172 lb)Jesse Finneydef.Justin DeMoneySubmission (Guillotine Choke)13:22
    Lightweight Matt Ricehouse def.Greg Wilson Jr.Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)30:45
    Catchweight (157 lb)Tom Aarondef.Erik SteenbergSubmission (Guillotine Choke)10:56
    Light HeavyweightFrancisco Francedef.Lee BrousseauSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)11:27
    Welterweight Michael Chandler def.Salvador WoodsSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)10:59
    Light HeavyweightDarryl Cobbdef.Booker DeRousseDecision (Split)35:00

    Strikeforce Challengers: Lindland vs. Casey

    Strikeforce Challengers: Lindland vs. Casey
    Information
    Promotion Strikeforce
    DateMay 21, 2010
    Venue Rose Garden
    City Portland, Oregon
    Event chronology
    Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz Strikeforce Challengers: Lindland vs. Casey Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields

    Strikeforce Challengers: Lindland vs. Casey [6] was an event held on May 21, 2010 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon.

    Results

    Main Card
    Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
    Matt Lindland def. Kevin Casey TKO (Punches)33:41
    Tyron Woodley def. Nathan Coy Decision (Split)35:00
    Roger Bowling def. Bobby Voelker Technical Decision (Unanimous)31:38
    Tarec Saffiedine def. Nate Moore KO (Punch)21:21
    Pat Healy def.Bryan TraversDecision (Unanimous)35:00
    Pro Escobedodef.Jason SharpDecision (Unanimous)35:00
    Blaine Macintoshdef.Ben MorganDecision (Split)33:00
    David Lloyddef.Jay ShafferDecision (Unanimous)33:00
    Patrick Whittingtondef. Jason Lambert Submission (Triangle Choke)11:39
    Hamza Salimdef.Lee FloresDecision (Unanimous)33:00

      Strikeforce: Los Angeles

      Strikeforce: Los Angeles [7] was an event held on June 16, 2010 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

      Results

      Main card
      Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
      Catchweight (195 lb) Renato Sobral def Robbie Lawler Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
      Welterweight Evangelista Santos def Marius Žaromskis TKO (head kick and punches)12:38
      Middleweight Tim Kennedy def Trevor Prangley Submission (rear-naked choke)13:35
      Preliminary card
      Catchweight (160 lb) K. J. Noons def Conor Heun Decision (split) (27–30, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
      BantamweightHugo SandovaldefMarcus KowalTKO (strikes)20:43
      Catchweight (160 lb)Jeremy UmphriesdefR.J. CliffordTechnical submission (rear-naked choke)22:27

        Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum

        Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum [8] was an event held on June 26, 2010 at the HP Pavilion at San Jose in San Jose, California.

        Results

        Main Card
        Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
        Heavyweight Fabrício Werdum def Fedor Emelianenko Submission (triangle armbar)11:09
        Women's Featherweight Cristiane Santos (c)def Jan Finney TKO (knee to the body)22:56 [lower-alpha 1]
        Middleweight Cung Le def Scott Smith KO (spinning back kick and punches)21:46
        Lightweight Josh Thomson def Pat Healy Submission (rear-naked choke)34:27
        Preliminary Card
        LightweightBobby StackdefDerrick BurnsedDecision (split) (29–28, 27–30, 29–28)35:00
        Middleweight Yancy Medeiros defGareth JosephKO (punches)21:19
        Welterweight Bret Bergmark def Vagner Rocha Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–26)35:00
        Middleweight Chris Cope def Ron Keslar TKO (head kick and punches)24:32
        1. For the Women's Featherweight Championship. Santos was docked one point for punching Finney in the back of the head.

        Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe

        Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe
        Information
        Promotion Strikeforce
        DateJuly 23, 2010
        Venue Comcast Arena at Everett
        City Everett, Washington
        Event chronology
        Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields

        Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe [9] was an event held on July 23, 2010 at the Comcast Arena at Everett in Everett, Washington.

        Results

        Main Card
        Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
        Shane Del Rosario def. Lolohea Mahe TKO (Knees and Punches)13:48
        Bantamweight Sarah Kaufman (c)def. Roxanne Modafferi KO (Slam)34:45 [lower-alpha 1]
        Bobby Voelker def. Cory Devela Decision (Split)35:00
        Mike Kyle def.Ron HumphreySubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)23:28
        Caros Fodor def. Ousmane Thomas Diagne Decision (Unanimous)35:00
        Brent Knoppdef.Ryan HayesTKO (Punches)20:55
        C.J. Marshdef.Taurean WashingtonDecision (Unanimous)23:00
        Drew Brokenshiredef.Jordan MackinSubmission (Guillotine Choke)12:26
        Scott McDonalddef.Doug KaySubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)12:09
        Chris Inmandef.Quincy SpruillSubmission (Kimura)13:54
        Jamen Olneydef.Jordan CurrieDecision (Unanimous)23:00
        John Elamdef.Frankie OrrDecision (Split)23:00
        Wendel Hortondef.Keith MoratuccioTKO (Punches)1N/A

        Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor

        Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor
        Information
        Promotion Strikeforce
        DateAugust 13, 2010
        Venue Dodge Theatre
        City Phoenix, Arizona
        Event chronology
        Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields

        Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor [10] was an event held on August 13, 2010 at the Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona.

        Results

        Main Card
        Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
        Joe Riggs def. Louis Taylor TKO (Submission to punches)32:07
        Miesha Tate def. Hitomi Akano Decision (Unanimous)33:00
        Ryan Couture def.Lucas StarkSubmission (Triangle Choke)11:15
        Hitomi Akano def.Carina DammSubmission (Triangle Armbar)21:48
        Miesha Tate def.Maiju KujalaDecision (Unanimous)23:00
        Liz Carmouche def. Colleen Schneider Decision (Unanimous)23:00
        Chris Gruetzemacher def.Ryan DiazTKO (Doctor Stoppage)1N/A
        Jason Richeydef.Edmond XheliliDecision (Majority)33:00
        Joel Championdef.Sean ScottKO (Punches)11:06
        Robb Andersondef.Alonzo Fears-DullDecision (Unanimous)33:00
        Andres Acunadef.Edwin LouisDecision (Unanimous)33:00
        Frankie Saenz def.Jace CrawfordDecision (Unanimous)33:00

          Bracket

          Semi finais Final
                
          Flag of Brazil.svg Carina Damm 2
          Flag of Japan.svg Hitomi AkanoSUB
          Flag of the United States.svg Miesha TateUD
          Flag of Japan.svg Hitomi Akano 3
          Flag of the United States.svg Miesha TateUD
          Flag of Finland.svg Maiju Kujala 3

          Strikeforce: Houston

          Strikeforce: Houston [11] was an event held on August 21, 2010 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

          Results

          Main Card
          Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
          Light Heavyweight Rafael Cavalcante def. Muhammed Lawal (c)TKO (Punches and Elbows)31:14 [lower-alpha 1]
          Middleweight Ronaldo Souza def. Tim Kennedy Decision (Unanimous)55:00 [lower-alpha 2]
          Lightweight K. J. Noons def. Jorge Gurgel TKO (Punches)20:19
          Heavyweight Chad Griggs def. Bobby Lashley TKO (Retirement)25:00
          Sherdog.com Live Stream
          Welterweight Andre Galvao def. Jorge Patino TKO (Punches)32:45
          Heavyweight Daniel Cormier def.Jason RileySubmission (Punches)11:02
          Preliminary Card
          Light HeavyweightArtenas Youngdef.Chad CookDecision (Unanimous)33:00
          BantamweightChad Robichauxdef.Humberto DeLeonDecision (Split)33:00
          LightweightRey Trujillodef.Jose SantibanezTKO (Punches)10:28
          Lightweight Adam Schindler def.Kierre GoochSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)11:58
          Featherweight Vinicius Magalhaes def.Rocky LongDecision (Unanimous)33:00

          Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II

          Strikeforce Challengers: Evangelista vs. Aina
          Information
          Promotion Strikeforce
          DateMay 15, 2010
          Venue Save Mart Center
          City Fresno, California
          Attendance2,322
          Event chronology
          Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz Strikeforce Challengers: Evangelista vs. Aina Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields

          Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II [12] was an event held on October 9, 2010 at the HP Pavilion at San Jose in San Jose, California.

          Results

          Main card
          Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
          Welterweight Nick Diaz (c)def K. J. Noons Decision (unanimous) (48–47, 49–47, 49–46)55:00 [lower-alpha 1]
          Women's Bantamweight Marloes Coenen def Sarah Kaufman (c)Submission (armbar)31:59 [lower-alpha 2]
          Lightweight Josh Thomson def Gesias Cavalcante Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27)35:00
          Welterweight Tyron Woodley def André Galvão TKO (punches)11:48
          Preliminary card
          Welterweight James Terry defDavid MarshallDecision (unanimous)35:00
          MiddleweightJosh McDonalddef Ron Keslar Decision (unanimous)35:00
          LightweightJess BouscaldefLuis MendozaSubmission (arm-triangle choke)23:00

          Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker

          Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker
          Information
          Promotion Strikeforce
          DateOctober 22, 2010
          Venue Save Mart Center
          City Fresno, California
          Event chronology
          Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields

          Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker [13] was an event held on October 22, 2010 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California.

          Results

          Main Card
          Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
          Bobby Voelker def. Roger Bowling TKO (Punches)23:58
          Lavar Johnson def. Virgil Zwicker KO (Punches)12:17
          Billy Evangelista def. Waachiim Spiritwolf Decision (Unanimous)35:00
          Julia Budd def.Shana NelsonTKO (Punches)22:51
          John Devinedef. Brandon Cash Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)13:05
          David Douglas def.Dominic ClarkTKO (Punches)22:33
          Paul Ruizdef.Gregg BakerSubmission (Armbar)11:23
          Richard Parra IIIdef.Avery KaykeoKO (Punch)20:56
          Chris Bonilladef.Alvaro CorralSubmission (Triangle Choke)11:26
          Keith Cutronedef.Brandon HortonSubmission (Armbar)10:16
          Matthew Perezdef.Nathan RobertsTKO (Punches)31:17
          Christian Burondef.Mike GonzalesDecision (Split)32:00

            Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro

            Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro
            Information
            Promotion Strikeforce
            DateNovember 19, 2010
            VenueJackson Convention Complex
            City Jackson, Mississippi
            Event chronology
            Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields

            Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro [14] was an event held on November 19, 2010 at the Jackson Convention Complex in Jackson, Mississippi.

            Results

            Main Card
            Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
            Justin Wilcox def. Vítor Ribeiro Decision (Unanimous)35:00
            Ovince St. Preux def. Antwain Britt Decision (Unanimous)35:00
            Marius Zaromskis vs. Waachiim Spiritwolf NC (Spiritwolf Poked in the Eye)10:06
            Liz Carmouche def. Jan Finney TKO (Punches)31:30
            Caros Fodor def.Derek GetzelSubmission (d'Arce Choke)14:39
            Wes Shivers def.Goldman ButlerKO (Punch)12:15
            Jacob Noe def.Wes LittleDecision (Unanimous)35:00
            Jeremiah Riggs def.James SharpDecision (Unanimous)35:00
            Anthony Mitchelldef.Jeffrey HedgepethSubmission (Guillotine Choke)12:02
            Thomas Vasquezdef.Brian HallTKO (Punches)32:11
            Joel Cooperdef.Brian BurseSubmission (Armbar)11:27
            Ken DuBosedef.Travis RobertsonDecision (Unanimous)35:00

              Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II

              Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II [15] was an event held on December 4, 2010 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

              Results

              Main Card
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              Light Heavyweight Dan Henderson def Renato Sobral KO (punches)11:53
              Welterweight Paul Daley def Scott Smith KO (punch)12:09
              Heavyweight Antônio Silva def Mike Kyle TKO (punches)22:49
              Middleweight Robbie Lawler def Matt Lindland KO (punches)10:50
              Light Heavyweight Ovince St. Preux def Benji Radach Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–26, 30–25)35:00 [lower-alpha 1]
              Preliminary Card
              Catchweight (130 lb)J.W. WrightdefJosh EppsSubmission (guillotine choke)11:29
              MiddleweightBooker DeRoussedefColtin ColeTKO (strikes)23:04
              Light HeavyweightMike GlenndefLee BrousseauTKO (strikes)12:00
              Lightweight Matt Ricehouse defTom AaronDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 29–28)35:00
              MiddleweightCortez Colemandef Lucas Lopes Submission (guillotine choke)12:04
              Light Heavyweight Patrick Cummins defTerrell BrownTKO (strikes)12:44
              Lightweight Justin Lawrence defMax MartynioukTechnical decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).35:00 [lower-alpha 2]
              WelterweightWayne PhillipsdefFernando BettegaDecision (split) (29–28, 29–28, 28–29)35:00
              1. Preux defeated Radach via Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–26, 30–25).
              2. The fight was stopped in round 3 due to an accidental soccer kick by Lawrence.

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              Tachi Palace Fights (TPF) was an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion which hosted events at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California. Matchmaker for TPF was former fighter Richard Goodman.

              2013 in Bellator MMA was the eighth installment of the Bellator MMA, which began on January 17, 2013 and ended on April 4, 2013.

              2015 in Bellator MMA was the seventh year in the history of Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. Bellator held 16 events in 2015.

              <span class="mw-page-title-main">2007 in WEC</span> WEC MMA event in 2007

              The year 2007 was the 7th year in the history of World Extreme Cagefighting, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. In 2007 WEC held 7 events beginning with, WEC 25: McCullough vs. Cope.

              The year 2008 is the 2nd year in the history of the Elite Xtreme Combat, a mixed martial arts promotion based in The United States. In 2008 Elite Xtreme Combat held 12 events beginning with, ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series.

              The year 2008 was the third year in the history of Strikeforce, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. In 2008 Strikeforce held eight events, beginning with Strikeforce: Young Guns II.

              <span class="mw-page-title-main">2008 in WEC</span>

              The year 2008 was the 8th year in the history of World Extreme Cagefighting, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. In 2008 WEC held 6 events beginning with, WEC 32: Condit vs. Prater.

              The year 2009 was the 4th year in the history of Strikeforce, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. In 2009 Strikeforce held 10 events beginning with, Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz.

              2016 in Bellator MMA was the eighth year in the history of Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promoter based in the United States. Bellator held 23 events in 2016.

              The year 2011 was the 6th year in the history of Strikeforce, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. In 2011 Strikeforce held 16 events beginning with, Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Saffiedine.

              <span class="mw-page-title-main">UFC 196</span> UFC mixed martial arts event in 2016

              UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz was a mixed martial arts event held on March 5, 2016 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

              2018 in Bellator MMA was the tenth year in the history of Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. Bellator held 23 events in 2015.

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