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Here is tonight’s card…
* Strikeforce Welterweight Title Decision Fight: Nick Diaz vs. Marius Zaromskis
* Strikeforce 145lb. Women’s Title Fight: Cristiane Santos (Champion) vs. Marloes Coenen
* Strikeforce Middleweight Division Fight: Robbie Lawler vs. Melvin Manhoef
* Strikeforce Heavyweight Division Fight: Bobby Lashley vs. Wes Sims
* Strikeforce Heavyweight Division Fight: Herschel Walker vs. Greg Nagy
Here are the preliminary fight results…
* John Kelly def. Sabah Homasi by submission via rear naked choke (2:48, R1)
* Hayder Hassan def. Ryan Keenan by TKO via strikes (2:42, R2)
* Pablo Alfonso def. Marcos DaMotta by submission via arm bar (1:47, R1)
* David Gomez def. Craig Oxley by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
* Joe Ray def. John Clarke by TKO via strikes (3:14, R1)
* Jay Hieron def. Joe Riggs by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Mauro Ranallo welcomes the viewers to the event before introducing Stephen Quadros and Frank Shamrock, all three then go over tonight’s card.
A video feature on Herschel Walker airs.
Backstage interview with Herschel Walker, who says that age doesn’t matter and MMA is the most challenging thing he has ever done. Herschel Walker then talks about training at the American Kickboxing Academy and the critics of him joining MMA.
Fight #1 - Strikeforce Heavyweight Division Fight
Bobby Lashley (4-0-0) vs. Wes Sims (22-12-1-2NC)
Referee: Troy Waugh
Round One
The round begins with Wes Sims throwing jabs at Bobby Lashley, Bobby Lashley then scores a takedown on Wes Sims and gets in his guard. Bobby Lashley then starts attacking Wes Sims with ground and pound, Bobby Lashley postures up and attacks Wes Sims with punches. Bobby Lashley then gets back control on Wes Sims and continues attacking him with punches until the referee stops the fight.
Fight Result: Bobby Lashley def. Wes Sims by TKO via strikes (2:06, R1)
Post fight interview with Bobby Lashley, who says he is satisfied with the victory and he is still building his MMA career.
Gilbert Melendez, Brett Rogers, Scott Smith, Antonio Silva, King Mo, Gegard Mousasi and Dan Henderson were shown in the crowd.
Fight #2 - Strikeforce Middleweight Division Fight
Robbie Lawler (16-5-0-1NC) vs. Melvin Manhoef (24-6-1)
Referee: Jorge Ortiz
Round One
The round begins with Melvin Manhoef throwing a hard kick at Robbie Lawler, Robbie Lawler then attempts a head kick on Melvin Manhoef. Melvin Manhoef then hits Robbie Lawler with a body kick and left hook, both fighters then exchange leg kicks. Melvin Manhoef then connects with a left cross and body kick on Robbie Lawler, Melvin Manhoef then hits Robbie Lawler with two straight leg kicks. Melvin Manhoef then starts violently attacking Robbie Lawler with tons of strikes, Melvin Manhoef then attacks Robbie Lawler with leg kicks. Robbie Lawlers then hits Melvin Manhoef with an overhand right and Melvin Manhoef goes out cold after a few more punches.
Fight Result: Robbie Lawler def. Melvin Manhoef by KO via head punch (3:33, R1)
Post fight interview with Robbie Lawler, who says he feels really good with the victory and he knew that he would have an opportunity to nail him.
Jenn Brown interviews New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan, who says Herschel Walker is brave for stepping in the cage before saying the Jets will beat the Miami Dolphins next year.
Fight #3 - Strikeforce Heavyweight Division Fight
Herschel Walker (0-0-0) vs. Greg Nagy (1-1-0)
Referee: Troy Waugh
Round One
The round begins with Herschel Walker hitting Greg Nagy with a jab, Herschel Walker follows it up by hitting Greg Nagy with a leg kick. Herschel Walker blocks a Greg Nagy takedown and gets him in back control, Herschel Walker then moves into full mount on Greg Nagy before using ground and pound. Greg Nagy uses a heel hook to force Herschel Walker off of him, Herschel Walker quickly moves back into back control on Greg Nagy. Herschel Walker then moves into the North/South position on Greg Nagy, Herschel Walker then gets side control on Greg Nagy while trapping an arm and using ground and pound as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Herschel Walker hitting Greg Nagy with leg kicks, Herschel Walker then scores a takedown on Greg Nagy and gets back control. Herschel Walker then moves into full mount on Greg Nagy, Greg Nagy scrambles out and Herschel Walker gets back control on him. The fighters stand up and Herschel Walker hits Greg Nagy with a knee strike, Herschel Walker takes Greg Nagy to the ground and gets back control. Herschel Walker then starts attacking Greg Nagy with various punches, Herschel Walker then moves into full mount on Greg Nagy as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Herschel Walker scoring a takedown on Greg Nagy and moves into his full guard, Herschel Walker then moves into full mount on Greg Nagy. Herschel Walker starts attacking Greg Nagy with ground and pound while gaining back control, Herschel Walker continues attacking Greg Nagy with strikes until the referee stops the fight.
Fight Result: Herschel Walker def. Greg Nagy by TKO via strikes (2:17, R3)
Post fight interview with Herschel Walker, who says the experience was very exciting and Greg Nagy is a tough opponent.
Fight #4 - Strikeforce 145lb. Women’s Title Fight
Cristiane Santos (8-1-0) (Champion) vs. Marloes Coenen (17-3-0)
Referee: Jorge Ortiz
Round One
The round begins with both fighters swinging wildly at each other, Marloes Coenen then hits Cristiane Santos with a straight right. Cristiane Santos then scores a takedown on Marloes Coenen and gets in the full guard, Cristiane Santos postures up and hits Marloes Coenen with a few punches. Cristiane Santos then moves into the full guard of Marloes Coenen, the fighters stand up and Cristiane Santos levels Marloes Coenen with multiple punches to the face. Marloes Coenen then connects with a knee strike on Cristiane Santos, both fighters exchange punches as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Cristiane Santos putting Marloes Coenen on the ground and assaults her with leg kicks, Cristiane Santos then moves into side control on Marloes Coenen. Marloes Coenen then moves Cristiane Santos into her full guard, Cristiane Santos postures up and Marloes Coenen stands up as well. Cristiane Santos then rocks Marloes Coenen with a left hook and body kick, Marloes Coenen then pulls guard on Cristiane Santos. Cristiane Santos postures up and attacks Marloes Coenen with many punches, the fighters stand up and Cristiane Santos scores a takedown on Marloes Coenen as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Marloes Coenen hitting Cristiane Santos with a leg kick, Cristiane Santos then unleashes multiple strikes on Marloes Coenen. Cristiane Santos then scores a takedown on Marloes Coenen and gets in the half guard, Marloes Coenen positions Cristiane Santos back into the full guard. Cristiane Santos postures up and attacks Marloes Coenen with several punches, Marloes Coenen then decks Cristiane Santos with a right hand. Cristiane Santos blocks a Marloes Coenen takedown and assaults her with ground and pound until the referee halts the fight.
Fight Result: Cristiane Santos def. Marloes Coenen by TKO via strikes (3:40, R3)
Post fight interview with Cristiane Santos, who says she is very happy with the victory and she was motivated by her opponents stare down at the weigh in.
Jenn Brown interviews Brett Rogers, who talks about a potential rematch with Fedor Emelianenko and will fight anybody in Strikeforce.
Main Event - Strikeforce Welterweight Title Decision Fight
Nick Diaz (20-7-0-1NC) vs. Marius Zaromskis (13-3-0)
Referee: Troy Waugh
Round One
The round begins with Marius Zaromskis tagging Nick Diaz with a punching combination, Nick Diaz then hits Marius Zaromskis with an overhand left. Nick Diaz then hits Marius Zaromskis with multiple knee strikes to the leg, Nick Diaz then scores a quick takedown on Marius Zaromskis. The fighters stand up and Nick Diaz pummels Marius Zaromskis with punches, Marius Zaromskis then drops Nick Diaz with a series of punches. Marius Zaromskis then gets back control on Nick Diaz, the fighters stand up and Nick Diaz rocks Marius Zaromskis with a few punches. Nick Diaz then starts nailing Marius Zaromskis with a few punching combinations, Nick Diaz then hits Marius Zaromskis with an uppercut and body punch. Nick Diaz then drops Marius Zaromskis with a right hook and the referee stops the fight.
Fight Result: Nick Diaz def. Marius Zaromskis by TKO via strikes (4:38, R1)
Post fight interview with Nick Diaz, who says that he is ready to go home and he thought Marius Zaromskis would run and jump at him.
