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Isaiah Hill (4-6-1) vs. Alex Trevino (3-0-0)
Despite the losing record, Isaiah Hill has fought some top notch MMA fighters like WEC veteran Danny Castillo and Strikeforce veteran Evangelista Santos. Isaiah Hill won the first three fights of his professional MMA career by defeating Seth Walker, Joe Dawal and Chaylen Rader. Following those three victories, Isaiah Hill went on to only win one of his next nine fights and hasn’t won a fight in over two years. Isaiah Hill will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with two victories coming by knockout. Alex Trevino has fought most of his professional MMA fights in the Strikeforce promotion, where he defeated Eric Jacob and Gennaro Strangis. The other victory in Alex Trevino’s career occurred in the Cage Combat Fighting Championships event in 2008, where he defeated Justin Farmer. Alex Trevino is a fighter who is comfortable wherever the fight ends up, with two victories coming by knockout and submission.
My Prediction: Alex Trevino
Strikeforce Welterweight Division Fight
James Terry (6-1-1) vs. Zak Bucia (3-2-0)
This fight is a rematch from the Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz event, where James Terry defeated Zak Bucia by unanimous decision. James Terry is a longtime veteran of the Cage Combat Fighting Championships promotion, where he defeated Josh McDonald, Tony Juares, Jack Montgomery and Josh Hinkle, with a lone loss coming to Jeremiah Metcalf. The loss to Jeremiah Metcalf ended a five fight undefeated streak for James Terry, which lasted nearly two years. James Terry is a fighter known for going the distance, with five of his victories coming by way of decision. Zak Bucia is a veteran of the Strikeforce promotion, where he defeated Adam Steel, while suffering a loss to James Terry. Zak Bucia also fought in the Gladiator Challenge promotion, where he defeated Tramain Smith and lost to Pat Minihan. Zak Bucia will be entering the fight on a two fight winning streak and it will be his fourth fight in four months. Zak Bucia will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with two prior victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: James Terry
Strikeforce Lightweight Division Fight
David “Tarzan†Douglas (4-1-0) vs. Justin “The Silverback†Wilcox (5-3-0)
David Douglas made his professional MMA debut in interesting fashion, with a submission loss to WEC/UFC veteran Jeff Curran. Following the loss to Jeff Curran, David Douglas went on a four fight won streak with victories over Yusuke Ikenishi, Marlon Matias, William Jacobson and Mongkhon Wiwasuk. Of his five professional fights, none of them has gone to a decision, which speaks to the finishing abilities of David Douglas. David Douglas will be looking to use his striking skills to gain the victory, with all of his victories coming by knockout. Justin Wilcox made his Strikeforce debut at the Strikeforce At The Mansion II event in 2008, losing to Mitsuhiro Ishida. Justin Wilcox is a longtime veteran of the Extreme Challenge promotion, where he holds victories over Bobby Voelker, Bryce Teager, Allen Lee and Todd Murphy, plus fought UFC veteran Chad Reiner. Justin Wilcox also fought UFC veteran Gabe Ruediger at a JG & TKT Promotions event in August of 2008. Justin Wilcox is a fighter known for taking the fight the distance, with four victories coming by way of decision.
My Prediction: David Douglas
Strikeforce Heavyweight Division Fight
Scott Lighty (4-0-0) vs. Mike Cook (7-4-0)
Despite only competing in four professional fights, Scott Lighty has fought in top promotions like the Palace Fighting Championships and Elite XC. Thus far in his MMA career, Scott Lighty has defeated Derek Thornton, Paul Mince, Kawika Morton and Jamiah Williamson. Of his four professional fights, only one has gone to a decision, which speaks to Scott Lighty’s finishing abilities. Scott Lighty will be looking to use his striking skills to gain the victory, with two wins coming by way of knockout. Mike Cook has fought top notch MMA fighters like Daniel Puder, Carl Seumanutafa and Bobby Lashley thus far in his career. Mike Cook has fought twice before in the Strikeforce promotion, defeating Carlton Jones and losing to the aforementioned Daniel Puder. Of his eleven professional fights, three of those fights ended in under a minute for Mike Cook, which speaks to his finishing abilities. Mike Cook is a fighter who is comfortable wherever the fight ends up, with all of his victories coming by knockout and submission.
My Prediction: Mike Cook
Strikeforce Heavyweight Division Fight
Mike “MAK†Kyle (12-6-1) vs. Fabricio “Vai Cavalo†Werdum (11-4-1)
Mike Kyle is a longtime veteran of MMA competition, competing in promotions like the UFC, WEC, King Of The Cage, Strikeforce and Pancrase. Thus far in Strikeforce, Mike Kyle has defeated Rafael Cavalcante, suffered a loss to Wayne Cole and fighting Krzysztof Soszynski to a draw. While competing in the UFC, Mike Kyle fought Wes Simms, Justin Eilers and James Irvin, only losing once. Mike Kyle will be entering the fight on a three fight winning streak, with his last MMA loss coming over a year ago. Mike Kyle will be looking to use his striking skills to gain the victory, with eight wins coming by way of knockout. Fabricio Werdum is a veteran of UFC competition, having defeated Gabriel Gonzaga and Brandon Vera, while losing to Andrei Arlovski and Junior Dos Santos. This fight in the Strikeforce promotion will mark the first time in over two years that Fabricio Werdum hasn’t fought in the UFC. Fabricio Werdum also spent time in PRIDE, where he fought Tom Erikson, Roman Zentsov, Sergei Kharitonov, Jon Olav Einemo, Allistair Overeem and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Fabricio Werdum is a fighter who is comfortable wherever the fight ends up, with nine victories coming by knockout and submission.
My Prediction: Fabricio Werdum
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