Strikeforce grand prix semifinals set for Sept. 10- CARD UPDATES

bobbitt15 wrote:

Damn like 15 minutes away from me. If Reem was still in it I would be there for sure but I'm not dropping the dough otherwise

This card is still filled with a good chunk of SF top fighters. I think it would be a great event to check out.

OU wrote:

bobbitt15 wrote:

Damn like 15 minutes away from me. If Reem was still in it I would be there for sure but I'm not dropping the dough otherwise

This card is still filled with a good chunk of SF top fighters. I think it would be a great event to check out.

It would but I was just at a concert yesterday and dropped some big cash for a show in Chicago coming up as well. Not sure if I could fit this into my budget. Honestly not sure I would really enjoy fights live more than watching them at home on HD anyway

Seems to me like they could have matched up up those 6 LHWs better. But it also seems very obvious that they want Mousasi to fight Hendo next.

Really like what they've done with this card, pretty damn solid even without Reem.

OU wrote:

Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante vs. Yoel Romero slotted for Sept. 10 Strikeforce event

ridiculous


though match making like this reminds me of the glory days of SF, Im feeling a bit nostalgic.

Olympic silver medalist in wrestling, 4-0 straight wrecking dudes, looks like a beast.

Romero is an extremely live dog against Feijao. He could easily win that fight

http://www.mmamania.com/2011/7/29/2303763/pat-miletich-predicts-daniel-cormier-to-upset-antonio-silva-in
This according to Pat Miletich, who told Middle Easy he thinks the mega-prospect is actually going to pull off the upset:

"I think Cormier being brought in is a tougher match for Silva
than Overeem would have been. Silva, if he takes Overeem down, you know,
Overeem's in trouble. I don't think that was a far stretch for Silva to
be able to do. Daniel Cormier (is a) two-time Olympian, he's a great
wrestler, very good athlete, got quick hands... I, honestly, I really
do, I pick Cormier to beat Silva. I like Silva a lot but I pick Cormier
to win that fight."

Yeah Cormier is good, I don't think that is an outlandish comment to make at all. He is fresh exposure wise but better than the majority of people realize. #11 in my rankings. Better than Meat, Shaub guys like that imo. But I do think Overeem would be the tougher match up.

GDPofDRC wrote:

Yeah Cormier is good, I don't think that is an outlandish comment to make at all. He is fresh exposure wise but better than the majority of people realize. #11 in my rankings. Better than Meat, Shaub guys like that imo. But I do think Overeem would be the tougher match up.

I kind of agree with Pat. I was actually more confident with the style matchup vs Reem. Like Pat said I think Bigfoot could have got that fight to the ground and won it there. I would pick Bigfoot in either fight, but as strange as it seems I think Reem is the better matchup for Bigfoot.

I do not think Cormier matches well vs Silva. He's going to look way small out there. He'll have trouble with Silva's reach, and unless he works the body extensively, will have trouble handing out damage while in silva's gaurd.

And then he will gas.

Cormier will be finished

Amanda Nunes vs. Alexis Davis Latest Addition to Strikeforce Card Sept 10

http://mmaweekly.com/amanda-nunes-vs-alexis-davis-latest-addition-to-strikeforce-card-sept-10

http://mmajunkie.com/news/24861/strikeforce-adds-cavalcante-vs-romero-kyle-vs-de-lima-to-sept-10-event.mma

Both fights have already be mentioned, I guess they are official now.
The Official Card:
MAIN CARD

Josh Barnett vs. Sergei Kharitonov (heavyweight grand prix semifinal)
Daniel Cormier vs. Antonio Silva (heavyweight grand prix semifinal)
Champ Ronaldo Souza vs. Luke Rockhold (for middleweight title)
Roger Gracie vs. Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal
Maximo Blanco vs. Josh Thomson

PRELIMINARY CARD (un-aired)

Mike Kyle vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima
Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante vs. Yoel Romero
Jordan Mein vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos

New blood

Man there are some interesting fights on the prelims. Will they be online?

captain organic wrote:

Man there are some interesting fights on the prelims. Will they be online?

i'm hoping HDNet

HDNet airing prelims for the HW semis and finals

bobbitt15 wrote:

HDNet airing prelims for the HW semis and finals

Good shit. Kind of expected it, but you never know until they announce it.

damn it! good for u guys!

http://mmajunkie.com/news/24920/hdnet-to-air-strikeforce-grand-prix-barnett-vs-kharitonov-prelims-and-weigh-ins.mma?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mmajunkie+%28MMAjunkie.com+Feed%29


MAIN CARD (Showtime)
Josh Barnett vs. Sergei Kharitonov (heavyweight grand prix semifinal)
Daniel Cormier vs. Antonio Silva (heavyweight grand prix semifinal)
Champ Ronaldo Souza vs. Luke Rockhold (for middleweight title)
Roger Gracie vs. Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal
Maximo Blanco vs. Josh Thomson

PRELIMINARY CARD (HDNet)
Mike Kyle vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima
Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante vs. Yoel Romero
Jordan Mein vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos
Alexis Davis vs. Amanda Nunes

Great card top to bottom and I get them both in HD, sweet.

Isn't THomson injured?

boomer sooner wrote:

Isn't THomson injured?

Yeah it's Pat Healy now.