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Chad Cook (8-8-0) vs. Arteneus Young (3-1-0)
Chad Cook will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a longtime veteran of the Renegades Extreme Fighting promotion. While in Renegades Extreme Fighting, Chad Cook defeated Jeremiah O’Neal, Grady Hurley, Jody Draper and Jason Ebarb, while suffering defeats to Jose Luis Munoz and Jon Kirk. It has been over a year since Chad Cook last competed in a professional MMA fight, so cage rust can become a factor in the fight. Of his sixteen professional MMA fights, only one has gone to a decision for Chad Cook, which speaks to his finishing abilities. Chad Cook will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with four victories coming by way of submission. Arteneus Young will also be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he has competed in the Legacy Promotions group. While in Legacy Promotions, Arteneus Young defeated Isaac Villanueva and suffered a defeat to Brian Lightfoot. Arteneus Young only made his professional MMA debut five months ago and has already had four professional MMA fights. Arteneus Young will be entering the fight riding a three fight winning streak, which has lasted over four months. Arteneus Young will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with two victories coming by knockout.
My Prediction: Arteneus Young
Strikeforce Bantamweight Division Fight
Chad “Robo†Robichaux (8-0-0) vs. Humberto Deleon (5-3-0)
Chad Robichaux will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he has competed in the Reality Combat Fighting promotion. While in Reality Combat Fight, Chad Robichaux defeated John Henry, Josh Barber, Robert Jacobs and Kurt Bellard. Of his eight professional MMA fights, none have gone to a decision for Chad Robichaux, which speaks to the fighters finishing abilities. Chad Robichaux will be entering the fight riding an eight fight undefeated streak, which has lasted over ten years. Chad Robichaux will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with all of his victories coming by way of submission. Humberto Deleon will also be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he has competed in the Cage Kings promotion. While in Cage Kings, Humberto Deleon defeated Samuel Moore and Bobby Hill, while suffering a lone defeat to Johnny Bedford. Humberto Deleon also fought once in the Bellator Fighting Championships, suffering a defeat to Jimmy Flick. Humberto Deleon started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a three fight undefeated streak that had lasted over three months. Humberto Deleon will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with all of his victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Chad Robichaux
Strikeforce Lightweight Division Fight
Jose Santibanez (9-2-0) vs. Reynaldo “The Truth†Trujillo (7-2-0)
Jose Santibanez will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Renegades Extreme Fighting promotion. While in Renegades Extreme Fighting, Jose Santibanez defeated Rocky Long, Nick Gonzales and Joseph Chappa, while suffering a lone defeat to Phil Cardella. Jose Santibanez also fought WEC veteran Jonathan Brookins, losing to the fighter by way of submission. Jose Santibanez will be entering the fight riding a two fight winning streak, which has lasted over a full year. Jose Santibanez will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with three victories coming by knockout. Reynaldo Trujillo Reynaldo Trujillo will also be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he has competed in the Legacy Promotions group. While in Legacy Promotions, Reynaldo Trujillo defeated Lane Yarbrough and Jesus Rivera, while suffering a defeat to Daniel Pineda. It has been less than three weeks since Reynaldo Trujillo last competed in an MMA fight, so conditioning could become a factor in the fight. Reynaldo Trujillo started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a two fight undefeated streak that had lasted over a full month. Reynaldo Trujillo will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with four victories coming by knockout.
My Prediction: Jose Santibanez
Strikeforce Lightweight Division Fight
Adam Schindler (7-1-0) vs. Kier Gooch (1-6-0)
Adam Schindler will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he has competed in the King Of Kombat promotion. While in King Of Kombat, Adam Schindler defeated Justin Relswerg and Lane Yarbrough, while suffering a lone defeat to Derek Campos. Adam Schindler also competed once in the Bellator Fighting Championships, defeating Brian Melancon by unanimous decision. Adam Schindler will be entering the fight riding a four fight winning streak, which has lasted nearly a year. Adam Schindler will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with five victories coming by submission. Kier Gooch will also be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Renegades Extreme Fighting promotion. While in Renegades Extreme Fighting, Kier Gooch suffered defeats to Kenneth Battle and Daniel Pineda. Kier Gooch began his professional MMA career in horrendous fashion, with a six fight losing streak that had lasted over two years. In his lone professional MMA victory, Kier Gooch defeated Aaron Barringer by split decision after three rounds. Kier Gooch is a fighter known for taking fights the distance, with his lone MMA victory coming by decision.
My Prediction: Adam Schindler
Strikefiorce Lightweight Division Fight
Vinicius “Draculino†Magalhaes (1-1-0) vs. Rocky Long (19-25-0)
Vinicius Magalhaes will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he has competed in the Samurai Storm promotion. While in Samurai Storm, Vinicius Magalhaes suffered a defeat to Fabio Mello by TKO in the opening round. It has been over five years since Vinicius Magalhaes last competed in an MMA fight, so cage rust can become a factor in the fight. Vinicius Magalhaes also fought on the Heat FC promotion, defeating Kleber Gaudino by submission. Vinicius Magalhaes will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with his lone MMA victory coming by submission. Rocky Long is a well traveled MMA veteran who will also be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight. Rocky Long has fought many top MMA fighters like Jorge Evangelista, Phil Cardella, Mike Brown and many others. Rocky Long will be entering the fight with a forty two fight experience edge over Vinicius Magalhaes, which is an astounding experience advantage. Rocky Long will be entering the fight trying to end a two fight losing streak, which has lasted over a full year. Rocky Long will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with seven victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Rocky Long
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