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Bobby Stack (6-1-0) vs. Derrick Burnsed (5-0-0)
Bobby Stack has had a successful run in Strikeforce, defeating both Jose Palacios and Cyrillo Padilha Neto, while suffering a defeat to Isaac De Jesus. Bobby Stack also fought in the Gladiator Challenge promotion, defeating both Zack Yngojo and Clint Coronel. Bobby Stack will be entering the fight riding a three fight winning streak, which has lasted over two years. Bobby Stack also fought in the Cage Combat Fighting Championships, defeating both Terence Dickens and Francesco DiMartino. Bobby Stack will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with three victories coming by knockout. Derrick Burnsed will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Gladiator Challenge promotion. While in Gladiator Challenge, Derrick Burnsed defeated both Billy Carothers and Robert Hunsperger. Derrick Burnsed also fought in the International Fighting Championships, defeating the duo of Jack Montgomery and Ben Carasaro. Derrick Burnsed will be entering the fight riding a five fight undefeated streak, which has lasted nearly two years. Derrick Burnsed will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with four victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Bobby Stack
Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Division Fight
Yancy “Frisson†Medeiros (8-0-0) vs. Gareth Joseph (4-2-0)
Yancy Medeiros is currently undefeated in Strikeforce competition, with a victory over Raul Castillo at Strikeforce Challengers 6. Yancy Medeiros is a veteran of the Hawaii Fight League, where he defeated Rigo Mendoza, Eddie Ohia, Larry Perreirra and Gino Venti. Despite competing in eight professional MMA fights, Yancy Medeiros has not had a fight end in the second round, all of his fights ended in either the first or third rounds. Yancy Medeiros will be entering the fight riding an eight fight undefeated streak, which has lasted over two years. Yancy Medeiros will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with five victories coming by knockout. Gareth Joseph will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Cage Warriors Fighting Championship promotion. While in Cage Warriors Fighting Championship, Gareth Joseph defeated Mark Serkez and suffered defeats to James Brasco and Yosmany Cabezas. It has been over a year since Gareth Joseph last had an MMA fight, so cage rust can become a factor in the fight. Gareth Joseph also competed in the War Gods promotion, defeating Jose Diaz by knockout in the opening round. Gareth Joseph will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with three victories coming by knockout.
My Prediction: Yancy Medeiros
Strikeforce Middleweight Division Fight
Brett “The Angry Hick†Bergmark (5-1-1) vs. Vagner Rocha (5-0-0)
Brett Bergmark will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the World Extreme Cagefighting promotion. While in World Extreme Cagefighting, Brett Bergmark defeated Brodie Farber and Daisuke Ishii, while suffering a defeat to Mike Pyle. Brett Bergmark also fought once in the Pancrase promotion, fighting Keiichiro Yamamiya to a draw after three rounds. It has been over two years since Brett Bergmark last had an MMA fight, so cage rust can become a factor in the fight. Brett Bergmark will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with two victories coming by knockout. Vagner Rocha will also be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Bellator Fighting Championships promotion. While in the Bellator Fighting Championships, Vagner Rocha defeated both Igor Gracie and Francisco Soares. Of his five professional MMA fights, only one has gone to a decision for Vagner Rocha, which speaks to the fighters finishing abilities. Vagner Rocha will be entering the fight riding a five fight undefeated streak, which has lasted over a year. Vagner Rocha will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with three victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Vagner Rocha
Strikeforce Middleweight Division Fight
Chris Cope (3-1-0) vs. Ron Keslar (5-1-0)
Chris Cope will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Total Combat promotion. While in the Total Combat promotion, Chris Cope defeated Jermaine Wilson by unanimous decision after three rounds of action. Chris Cope also competed in the Battle In The Ballroom promotion, defeating Marcos Gonzales by unanimous decision. Chris Cope started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a three fight undefeated streak that lasted over two years. Chris Cope will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with a lone victory coming by knockout. Ron Keslar will also be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the International Fighting & Boxing League. While in the International Fighting & Boxing League, Ron Keslar defeated Shane Carey and Mike Musselwhite, while suffering a defeat to Matt Major. Ron Keslar also fought in the King Of The Cage promotion, defeating Jonathan Brandon by submission. Ron Keslar will be entering the fight riding a four fight winning streak, which has lasted nearly three years. Ron Keslar will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with three victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Ron Keslar
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