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Booker DeRousse (2-2-0) vs. Darryl Cobb (3-1-0)
Booker DeRousse is currently undefeated in Strikeforce competition, having defeated James Wade at Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields. Booker DeRousse is a veteran of the Take That Promotions group, where he has suffered defeats to both Jordan Smith and Lee Brousseau. Of his four professional MMA fights, none have gone past the first round for Booker DeRousse, which speaks to his finishing abilities. Booker DeRousse will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with all of his victories coming by knockout. Darryl Cobb is also undefeated in Strikeforce competition, with a victory over Gary Tapasua at Strikeforce Challengers 5. Darryl Cobb also competed in the Iron Ring promotion, defeating Primus Moore by TKO in the first round. Darryl Cobb will be entering the fight riding a three fight winning streak, which has lasted nearly three years. Darryl Cobb will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with two victories coming by knockout.
My Prediction: Darryl Cobb
Strikeforce Featherweight Division Fight
Matt Ricehouse (1-0-0) vs. Greg Wilson (0-0-0)
Matt Ricehouse will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he has competed in the Devastation Fight Club promotion. While in Devastation Fight Club, Matt Ricehouse has defeated Tim Thomas by TKO in the third round. Matt Ricehouse will be entering the fight riding a one fight winning streak, which has lasted over four months. Greg Wilson will be making his professional MMA debut in this fight, but he has fought in seven amateur MMA fights.
My Prediction: Matt Ricehouse
Strikeforce Welterweight Division Fight
Tom Aaron (1-2-0) vs. Eric Steenberg (3-0-0)
Tom Aaron will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Extreme Fight Production promotion. While in the Extreme Fight Production promotion, Tom Aaron had suffered a defeat to Strikeforce veteran Bobby Voelker. It has been nearly a year since Tom Aaron’s last MMA fight, so cage rust can become a factor in the fight. Tom Aaron will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with his lone MMA victory coming by submission. Eric Steenberg will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Take That Promotions. While in Take That Promotions, Eric Steenberg defeated the duo of Dan Bedoy and James Marino. Eric Steenberg will be entering the fight riding a three fight undefeated streak, which has lasted over two years.
My Prediction: Eric Steenberg
Strikeforce Lightweight Division Fight
Mike Chandler (2-0-0) vs. Sal Woods (3-7-0)
Mike Chandler is currently undefeated in Strikeforce competition, with a victory over Richard Bouphanouvong at Strikeforce Challengers 5. Mike Chandler also competed in the First Blood promotion, defeating Kyle Swadley by TKO in the opening round. Mike Chandler will be entering the fight riding a two fight winning streak, which has lasted over nine months. Mike Chandler will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with all of his victories coming by knockout. Sal Woods is a veteran of Strikeforce competition, suffering a defeat to Tyron Woodley at Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields. Sal Woods is a veteran of the Take That Promotions, where he defeated Ryan Scheeper and Eddie Larrea, while suffering a defeat to Pat Healy. Sal Woods will be entering the fight attempting to end a two fight losing streak, which has lasted over nine months. Sal Woods will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with two victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Mike Chandler
Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Division Fight
Francisco “Kiko†France (4-1-0) vs. Lee “Manimal†Brousseau (3-1-0)
Francisco France will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Empire Fighting Championships. While in the Empire Fighting Championships, Francisco France defeated Tony Roberts and suffered a defeat to Chris Davis. Of his five professional fights, none have gone to a decision for Francisco France, which speaks to the fighters finishing abilities. Francisco France will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with all of his victories coming by submission. Lee Brousseau will also be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Take That Promotions. While in Take That Promotions, Lee Brousseau defeated Michael Lunsford, Greg Lofink and Booker DeRousse, while suffering a lone defeat to Greg Lofink. Despite competing in professional MMA for nearly two years, this fight against Francisco France will mark the first time Lee Brousseau has competed outside of Take That Promotions. Lee Brousseau will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with two victories coming by knockout.
My Prediction: Francisco France
Strikeforce Lightweight Division Fight
Vitor “Shaolin†Ribeiro (20-3-0) vs. Lyle “Fancy Pants†Beerbohm (13-0-0)
Vitor Ribeiro will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the DREAM promotion. While in DREAM, Vitor Ribeiro has defeated Katsuhiko Nagata and suffered a lone defeat to Shinya Aoki. Vitor Ribeiro began his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a ten fight undefeated streak that had lasted over three years. Vitor Ribeiro will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with eleven victories coming by way of submission. Lyle Beerbohm is currently undefeated in Strikeforce competition, with victories over Duane Ludwig and Ray Perales. Lyle Beerbohm also competed in the Elite XC promotion, defeating both Vince Guzmon and Rafaello Oliveira. Lyle Beerbohm will be riding a thirteen fight undefeated streak into the fight, which has currently lasted over three years. Lyle Beerbohm will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with seven victories coming by knockout.
My Prediction: Lyle Beerbohm
Strikeforce Welterweight Division Fight
Jesse Finney (4-0-0) vs. Justin DeMoney (13-2-1)
Jesse Finney is currently undefeated in Strikeforce competition, with a victory over Josh Bumgarner at Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields. Jesse Finney also competed in the Rumble Time Promotions, defeating both Shawn McCully and John Price. Jesse Finney will be entering the fight riding a four fight undefeated streak, which has lasted over two years. Jesse Finney will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with three victories coming by way of submission. Justin DeMoney will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a longtime veteran of the Extreme Challenge promotion. While in Extreme Challenge, Justin DeMoney defeated Scott Wilderson, Zeke Shiling, Joseph Hager, Jayson Moore, Andrew Branner and Jesse Sanders, while suffering a lone defeat to Kalel Robinson. Justin DeMoney will be riding an eight fight winning streak into the fight, which has currently lasted over two years. Justin DeMoney will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with eight victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Justin DeMoney
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