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Christian Uflacker (1-0-0) vs. Jonatas Novaes (4-2-0)
In his lone professional MMA appearance, Christian Uflacker defeated Kori Trussell by submission at Total Fight Challenge 12 in 2008. It has been over a year since Christian Uflacker last fought in an MMA contest, so conditioning could play a factor in the fight. Christian Uflacker will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with all of his MMA victories coming by submission. Jonatas Novaes will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he will be entering the fight on a four fight winning streak. Jonatas Novaes is a veteran of the Next Generation Tournament promotion, where he defeated Oleg Tokinov and Nilson Lopes. Jonatas Novaes will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with three previous victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Jonatas Novaes
Strikeforce Heavyweight Division Fight
Louis Taylor (4-0-0) vs. Nate Moore (2-1-0)
Louis Taylor will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he will be entering the fight on a four fight undefeated streak. Thus far in his MMA career, Louis Taylor has defeated Ricco Talamantes, Aaron Kreke, Adam Maciejewski and Steve Paterson. Louis Taylor will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with two victories coming by way of knockout. Nate Moore is a fighter who started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a two fight undefeated streak that lasted nearly five months. Of his three professional fights, none of them has gone past the first round for Nate Moore, which speaks to his finishing abilities. Nate Moore will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with all of his victories coming by knockout.
My Prediction: Louis Taylor
Strikeforce Middleweight Division Fight
John Kolosci (11-5-0) vs. Shamar Bailey (9-1-0)
John Kolosci will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championships, via the UFC Ultimate Fighter 6. In his lone appearance in the UFC, John Kolosci lost to Matt Arroyo at the UFC Ultimate Fighter 6 Finale. John Kolosci is a fighter who is comfortable wherever the fight ends up, with six victories coming by knockout and submission. Shamar Bailey will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the United Fight League. While in the United Fight League, Shamar Bailey has defeated Courtney Ray, Matt Delanoit and James George. Shamar Bailey is a fighter who is comfortable wherever the fight ends up, with five victories coming by knockout and submission.
My Prediction: John Kolosci
Strikeforce Featherweight Division Fight
Jeff “The Big Frog†Curran (29-12-1) vs. Sam Thao (4-1-0)
Jeff Curran is a well traveled MMA veteran who has fought in top promotions like World Extreme Cagefighting, Ultimate Fighter Championships and PRIDE. Jeff Curran will be entering the fight on a four fight losing streak and hasn’t won a fight in well over two years. Jeff Curran will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with eighteen victories coming by way of submission. Sam Thao will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a three fight undefeated streak. Despite this fight marking the Strikeforce debut for Sam Thao, Sam Thao has competed in promotions like Konquer The Kage and Gladiators Cage Fighting. Sam Thao will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with three victories coming by way of knockout.
My Prediction: Jeff Curran
Strikeforce Lightweight Division Fight
Mark Miller (9-5-0) vs. Deray Davis (5-1-1)
Mark Miller will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a longtime veteran of the now defunct International Fight League. While in the International Fight League, Mark Miller scored an impressive victory over UFC veterans Brad Blackburn and Josh Neer. Mark Miller is a fighter who is comfortable wherever the fight ends up, with seven victories coming by knockout and submission. Deray Davis will also be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a longtime veteran of the C3 promotion. While in C3, Deray Davis has defeated Marcus Keith, Jason Hall, Jay Buck and Quinton McCottrell, while fighting Jason Hall to a draw in their first encounter. Deray Davis will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with two victories coming by knockout.
My Prediction: Mark Miller
Strikeforce Women’s 155lb. Division Fight
Marloes Coenen (16-3-0) vs. Roxanne Modafferi (13-4-0)
Marloes Coenen will be making her Strikeforce debut in this fight, but does enter the fight with a plethora of international MMA experience. Marloes Coenen has competed in top MMA promotions like Remix MMA, Smackgirl, G-Shooto and Beast Of The East. Marloes Coenen will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with three victories coming by way of submission. Roxanne Modafferi will also be making her Strikeforce debut in this fight and already holds a victory over her opponent, Marleos Coenen. Roxanne Modafferi has already fought other top female MMA fighters like Tara LaRosa and Shayna Baszler. Roxanne Modafferi will also be entering the fight on a six fight winning streak that has lasted over two years. Roxanne Modafferi will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with three prior victories coming by submission.
My Prediction: Roxanne Modafferi
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