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Caros “The Future†Fodor (6-2-0) vs. Derek Getzel (1-1-0)
Caros Fodor is currently undefeated in Strikeforce competition, having defeated Ousmane Thomas Diagne at Strikeforce Challengers 9. Caros Fodor also competed in the Genesis Fights promotion, defeating Taureen Washington and Blaine Macintosh, while suffering a lone defeat to Donny Van Horn. Of his eight professional MMA fights, only one has gone past the second round for Caros Fodor, which speaks to his finishing abilities. Caros Fodor has split his two fights thus far in 2010, winning his Strikeforce debut this past Summer over Ousmane Thomas Diagne. Caros Fodor will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with five victories coming by way of submission. Derek Getzel will be making his Strikeforce debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Brutaal MMA promotion. While in the Brutaal MMA promotion, Derek Getzel defeated Dustan Petron by TKO in the first round. Derek Getzel also competed in the Ambition Promotion company, suffering a defeat to Mike Richman by submission. It has been nearly a year since Derek Getzel last had an MMA fight, so can rust can become a factor in this fight. Of his two professional MMA fights, none have gone past the first round for Derek Getzel, which speaks to the fighters finishing abilities. Derek Getzel will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with his lone MMA victory coming by knockout.
My Prediction: Caros Fodor
Strikeforce Women’s Welterweight Division Fight
Jan “Cuddles†Finney (8-8-0) vs. Liz “Girl-Rilla†Carmouche (4-0-0)
Jan Finney is currently winless in Strikeforce competition, having suffered a defeat to Cristiane Santos at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum. Jan Finney has fought some of the top female fighters in MMA like Shayna Baszler, Julie Kedzie, Cristiane Santos, Miesha Tate and Erin Toughill. Jan Finney has already challenged for the Strikeforce Women’s Middleweight Title, but came up short against current champion Cristiane Santos. Jan Finney has had a successful 2010 thus far, winning two out of her three MMA fights thus far this year. Jan Finney will be looking to use her striking skills to win the fight, with four victories coming by knockout. Liz Carmouche is currently undefeated in Strikeforce competition, having defeated Colleen Schneider at Strikeforce Challengers 10. That victory over Colleen Schneider at Strikeforce Challengers 10 earned Liz Carmouche an alternate spot in the Strikeforce Women’s Welterweight Tournament. Liz Carmouche only made her professional MMA debut six months ago and will be entering the fight riding a four fight undefeated streak into the fight. Liz Carmouche most recently competed in the C3 Fights promotion, defeating Valentina Shevchenko by TKO. Liz Carmouche will be looking to use her striking skills to win the fight, with two victories coming by knockout.
My Prediction: Liz Carmouche
Strikeforce Welterweight Division Fight
Marius “The Whitemare†Zaromskis (13-5-0) vs. Waachiim Spiritwolf (8-7-1)
Marius Zaromskis is currently winless in Strikeforce competition, suffering defeats to both Nick Diaz and Evangelista Santos. Marius Zaromskis once challenged for the Strikeforce Welterweight Title, losing to current champion Nick Diaz at Strikeforce: Miami. Marius Zaromskis is also the current DREAM Welterweight Champion, having defeated Jason High to win the title. Marius Zaromskis will be entering the fight riding a two fight losing streak, which has lasted over nine months. Marius Zaromskis will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with ten victories coming by knockout. Waachiim Spiritwolf is currently winless in Strikeforce competition, suffering a defeat to Billy Evangelista at Strikeforce Challengers 11. Waachiim Spiritwolf also competed in the King Of The Cage promotion, defeating Ricky Legere Jr., suffering a defeat to Ricky Legere Jr. and fighting Ismael Gonzales to a draw. Waachiim Spiritwolf also holds a victory over UFC veteran Crafton Wallace, which happened at a Art Of Fighting event in 2010. Waachiim Spiritwolf will be entering the fight trying to halt a two fight losing streak, which has lasted over two months. Waachiim Spiritwolf will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with six victories coming by knockout.
My Prediction: Marius Zaromskis
Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Division Fight
Antwain “The Juggernaut†Britt (11-4-0) vs. Ovince St. Preux (7-4-0)
Antwain Britt has had an interesting run in Strikeforce, defeating Scott Lighty and suffering a defeat to Rafael Cavalcante. Antwain Britt also competed in the Vendetta Fighting Championships, defeating Carmello Marrera and Richard Hale, while suffering a lone defeat to Rodney Wallace. Antwain Britt also competed in the lone YAMMA Pit Fighting pay-per-view, losing to Bryan Vetell by unanimous decision. Antwain Britt is currently winless in 2010, having suffered a defeat to the aforementioned Rafael Cavalcante at Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery. Antwain Britt will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with nine victories coming by knockout. Ovince St. Preux is currently undefeated in Strikeforce competition, having defeated Chris Hawk at Strikeforce: Nashville. Ovince St. Preux has also competed against UFC veterans Rodney Wallace and Jason Day, splitting those two fights. Ovince St. Preux also competed in the Shark Fights promotion, suffering a defeat to Ray Lizama by decision. Ovince St. Preux will be entering the fight riding a four fight winning streak, which has lasted over seven months. Ovince St. Preux will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with five victories coming by knockout.
My Prediction: Antwain Britt
Strikeforce Lightweight Division Fight
Vitor “Shaolin†Ribeiro (20-4-0) vs. Justin “The Silverback†Wilcox (9-3-0)
Vitor Ribeiro is currently winless in Strikeforce competition, suffering a defeat to Lyle Beerbohm at Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery. Vitor Ribeiro has also competed in the DREAM promotion, defeating Katsuhiko Nagata and suffering a defeat to Shinya Aoki. Vitor Ribeiro started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a ten fight undefeated streak that had lasted over three years. Vitor Ribeiro will be entering the fight trying to end a two fight losing streak, which has lasted over a year. Vitor Ribeiro will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with twelve victories coming by way of submission. Justin Wilcox has had a successful run in Strikeforce, defeating David Douglas, Daisuke Nakamura and Shamar Bailey, while suffering a lone defeat to Mitsuhiro Ishida. Justin Wilcox also competed in the Extreme Challenge promotion, defeating Bobby Voelker, Bryce Teager, Allan Lee and Todd Murphy, while suffering defeats to Dan Hornbuckle and Chad Reiner. Despite competing in professional MMA for over four years, Justin Wilcox has only competed in four MMA promotions. Justin Wilcox will be entering the fight riding a four fight winning streak, which has lasted well over a year. Justin Wilcox is a fighter known for taking fights the distance, with seven victories coming by decision.
My Prediction: Justin Wilcox
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