Bobby Southworth vs. Anthony Ruiz

Main Card | Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship
W
Southworth defeats Ruiz
L
Decision, Unanimous 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
vs.
Decision 5 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

8-5-0

Climbed to 9-5
Pro
Record
20-10-0

Fell to 20-11
-208
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+178
(Slight Underdog)
Champion

Light Heavyweight
Title Challenger

Light Heavyweight

United States
Nation

United States
Santa Cruz
California
Fights out of
Coarsegold
California
38
+6 mos, 1 week, 4 days
Age at Fight 30
+7 mos, 3 wks, 3 days
205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
203.0 lbs
(92.1 kgs)
6'2"
(188cm)
Height
6'2"
(188cm)
N/A
-
Reach
79.0"
(201cm)
American Kickboxing Academy Gym N/A

Bout Information

Event Poster

Strikeforce

Fight Details

  • Event: Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson
  • Date: Friday 06.27.2008
  • Referee: N/A
  • Venue: HP Pavilion
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: San Jose, California, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 9 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
  • TV Commentary:
  • Broadcast: N/A
  • Post-Fight Interviewer:
  • Southworth Disclosed Pay: $25,000
  • Ruiz Disclosed Pay: $200
  • Title on Line: Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Southworth
  • Event Links: