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Andre Galvao (5-1-0) vs. Tyron “T-Wood†Woodley (8-0-0)
Andre Galvao is currently undefeated in Strikeforce competition, having defeated the duo of Luke Stewart and Jorge Patino. Andre Galvao also competed overseas in the DREAM promotion, defeating John Alessio and suffering a defeat to Jason High. It has been less than two months since Andre Galvao last competed in an MMA fight, so conditioning could become a factor. Andre Galvao will be entering the fight riding a two fight winning streak, which has lasted nearly seven months. Andre Galvao will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with three victories coming by way of submission. Tyron Woodley is currently undefeated in Strikeforce competition, having defeated Sal Woods, Zach Light, Rudy Bears and Nathan Coy. Of his eight professional MMA fights, only one has gone to a decision for Tyron Woodley, which speaks to the fighters finishing abilities. Tyron Woodley also competed once in the Shooto promotion, defeating Alex Carter by way of submission. Tyron Woodley will be entering the fight riding an eight fight undefeated streak, which has lasted over four years. Tyron Woodley will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with six victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Tyron Woodley
Strikeforce Lightweight Division Fight
Gesias “JZ†Cavalcante (15-3-1) vs. Josh “The Punk†Thomson (17-3-0)
Gesias Cavalcante will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a longtime veteran of the K-1 promotion. While in K-1, Gesias Cavalcante defeated Hidetaka Monma, Hiroyuki Takaya, Rani Yahya, Caol Uno, Nam Phan, Vitor Ribeiro and Andre Amado. Gesias Cavalcante also competed in the DREAM promotion, defeating Katsunori Kikuno, while suffering defeats to Shinya Aoki and Tatsuya Kawajiri. Gesias Cavalcante is currently undefeated in 2010, having defeated Katsunori Kikuno by split decision at DREAM 15. Gesias Cavalcante will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with seven victories coming by way of submission. Josh Thomson has had a successful run in Strikeforce, defeating Harris Sarmiento, Duane Ludwig, Nam Phan, Nick Gonzales, Adam Lynn, Gilbert Melendez, Ashe Bowmen and Pat Healy, while suffering defeats to Clay Guida and Gilbert Melendez. Josh Thomson also competed in the UFC, defeating Gerald Strebendt and Hermes Franca, while suffering a defeat to Yves Edwards. Josh Thomson started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a seven fight undefeated streak that had lasted over three years. Josh Thomson will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with nine victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Josh Thomson
Strikeforce Women’s Welterweight Title Fight
Sarah Kaufman (12-0-0) (Champion) vs. Marloes “Rumina†Coenen (17-4-0)
Sarah Kaufman is currently undefeated in Strikeforce, having defeated Miesha Tate, Shayna Baszler, Takayo Hashi and Roxanne Modafferi. Sarah Kaufman is the current Strikeforce Women’s Welterweight Champion, having defeated Takayo Hashi at Strikeforce Challengers 6 to win the gold. Sara Kaufman also competed in the King Of The Cage promotion, defeating Sarah Draht and Misty Shearer. Sarah Kaufman will be entering the fight riding a twelve fight undefeated streak, which has lasted over four years. Sarah Kaufman will be looking to use her striking skills to win the fight, with nine victories coming by knockout. Marloes Coenen has had an interesting run in Strikeforce, defeating Roxanne Modafferi and suffering a defeat to Cristiane Santos. Marloes Coenen also competed in the Smackgirl promotion, defeating Yoko Takahashi and Yuuki Kondo, while suffering a lone defeat to Erin Toughill. Marloes Coenen will also be making Strikeforce history against Sarah Kaufman, as she is the first competitor to have challenged for both Strikeforce women’s championships. Marloes Coenen is currently winless in 2010, having suffered a defeat to Cristiane Santos at Strikeforce: Miami. Marloes Coenen will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with twelve victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Sarah Kaufman
Strikeforce Welterweight Title Fight
Nick Diaz (22-7-0) (Champion) vs. KJ Noons (9-1-0)
Nick Diaz is currently undefeated in Strikeforce competition, having defeated Frank Shamrock, Scott Smith and Marius Zaromskis. Nick Diaz is the current Strikeforce Welterweight Champion, having defeated Marius Zaromskis at Strikeforce: Miami to win the title. Nick Diaz most recently competed in the DREAM promotion, defeating Hayato Sakurai by way of submission. Nick Diaz will be entering the fight riding a seven fight winning streak, which has lasted over two years. Nick Diaz will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with twelve victories coming by knockout. KJ Noons is also undefeated in Strikeforce competition, having defeated Conor Heun and Jorge Gurgel. KJ Noons already holds a victory over Nick Diaz, which happened in November 2007 at Elite XC: Renegade. KJ Noons took a near two year break from MMA competition, which he used to compete in professional boxing. KJ Noons will be entering the fight riding a six fight winning streak, which has lasted over three years. KJ Noons will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with seven victories coming by knockout.
My Prediction: Nick Diaz
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