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Frankie Saenz (2-0-0) vs. Jace Crawford (0-0-0)
Frankie Saenz will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Rage In The Cage promotion. While in Rage In The Cage, Frankie Saenz defeated both Edwin Louis and Jimmy Scully, both via decision. Frankie Saenz is a fighter known for taking fights the distance, with all of his victories coming by decision. Jace Crawford will not only be making his professional MMA debut in this fight, but his Strikeforce debut as well.
My Prediction: Frankie Saenz
Strikeforce Welterweight Division Fight
Andres Acuna (2-1-0) vs. Edwin Louis (1-2-0)
Andres Acuna will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Rage In The Cage promotion. While in Rage In The Cage, Andres Acuna defeated Jose Diaz and Darin Kelly, while suffering a defeat to Steve Hayes. Andres Acuna will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with all of his victories coming by knockout. Edwin Louis will also be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, he is also a veteran of the Rage In The Cage promotion. While in the Rage In The Cage promotion, Edwin Louis defeated Rick Nichols, while suffering defeats to Chris Hayes and Frankie Saenz. Edwin Louis is a fighter known taking fights the distance, with his lone victory coming by way of decision.
My Prediction: Andres Acuna
Strikeforce Lightweight Division Fight
Tim Worth (0-0-0) vs. Rob Anderson (0-0-0)
Tim Worth will not only be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but his professional MMA debut in this fight as well. Rob Anderson will also be making his professional MMA debut as well, plus he trains with the Spartan MMA camp.
My Prediction: Rob Anderson
Strikeforce Welterweight Division Fight
Joel Champion (0-0-0) vs. Sean Scott (0-0-0)
Joel Champion will not only be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but his professional MMA debut as well. Sean Scott is also making his professional MMA debut in this fight, but he has competed in more amateur MMA fights than his opponent.
My Prediction: Sean Scott
Strikeforce Middleweight Division Fight
Jeffrey Anderson (1-0-0) vs. Edmund Xhelili (0-0-0)
Jeffrey Anderson will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran in the Rage In The Cage promotion. While in the Rage In The Cage promotion, Jeffrey Anderson defeated Keith Boatright by unanimous decision. Jeffrey Anderson is a fighter known thus far for taking fights the distance, with his lone MMA victory coming by decision. Edmund Xhelili will be making his professional MMA debut in this fight, but he was undefeated in his amateur MMA career.
My Prediction: Jeffrey Anderson
Strikeforce Middleweight Division Fight
Christian Grosinsky (2-0-0) vs. Jason Karpel (3-0-0)
Christian Grosinsky will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the King Of The Cage promotion. While in the King Of The Cage promotion, Christian Grosinsky defeated Buckley Acosta by disqualification. Christian Grosinsky will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with a single MMA victory coming by submission. Jason Karpel will also be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Mexican Fighting Championships promotion. Jason Karpel will be entering the fight riding a three fight winning streak, which has lasted over two years. Jason Karpel is a fighter who is comfortable wherever the fight ends up, with two victories coming by knockout and submission.
My Prediction: Christian Grosinsky
Strikeforce Featherweight Division Fight
Ryan “Lion†Diaz (13-12-0) vs. Chris “Gritz†Gruetzemacher (5-1-0)
Ryan Diaz will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the King Of The Cage promotion. While in King Of The Cage, Ryan Diaz defeated Thierry Quenneville and Ed Newalu, while suffering defeats to Nam Phan, Abel Cullum and Reuben Duran. Ryan Diaz will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with ten victories coming by way of submission. Chris Gruetzemacher will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Rage In The Cage promotion. While in the Rage In The Cage promotion, Chris Gruetzemacher defeated Eric Regan and Nadeem Al-Hassan, while suffering a lone defeat to Joe Cronin. Chris Gruetzemacher will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with two victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Ryan Diaz
Strikeforce Women’s Welterweight Tournament Alternate Fight
Colleen Schneider (0-1-0) vs. Liz Carmouche (2-0-0)
Colleen Schneider will be making her Strikeforce debut in this fight, but she is a veteran of the Fitetime Entertainment promotion. While in Fitetime Entertainment, Colleen Schneider suffered a defeat to Sarah D’Alelio by way of submission. Despite competing in professional MMA for nearly six months, Colleen Schneider has yet to gain her first professional MMA victory. Liz Carmouche will also be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but she is a veteran of the Native Fighting Championships promotion. While in the Native Fighting Championships, Liz Carmouche defeated Aleena Albertson by way of submission. Liz Carmouche is a fighter who is comfortable wherever the fight ends up, with all of her victories coming by knockout and submission.
My Prediction: Liz Carmouche
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