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STRIKEFORCE: The Grand Finale

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hdmexiqtioner

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12.02.2012 | 9:29 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 650 Points | Tied for 42nd with 32 others

Strikeforce in its very last breath goes out with a bang. Strikeforce presents "A Farewell To Arms"

Since 2006 Strikeforce has been entertaining the public with Mixed Martial Arts and now after the signing with ZUFFA, as of January 12th, 2013, Strikeforce shall be no more.

The Current Strikeforce Welterweight Champion Nate "The Great" Marquardt shall defend is title against contender Tarec "Sponge" Saffiedine in the last Title Match in Strikeforce history.

For being a Non-UFC card this event is very stacked with other big named fighters. Other than the current SF Champion and former UFC title challenger Marquardt the card also includes, Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Winner Daniel "DC" Cormier, PRIDE FC Grand Prix Finalist Josh "The Warmaster" Barnett, BJJ Elite Jacare Souza, Dream Middleweight Grand Prix and former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Gegard Mousasi, Former US Army Ranger Tim Kennedy, and much much more.

Get Ready for the Memories

STRIKEFORCE THE FINALE

"Don't argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience." - Bark Twain

Saturday 01.12.2013 at 10:00 PM ET
U.S. Broadcast: Showtime | Prelims: Sho Extreme
Promotion: Strikeforce
Ownership: Forza, LLC
Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Enclosure: Cage
TV Announcers: Ron Kruck, Pat Miletich, Frank Shamrock
Ring Announcer: Jimmy Lennon Jr.
Post-Fight Interviews: Pat Miletich
TV Ratings: 310,000 average viewers
MMA Bouts: 11
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Bout		Info
Tarec Saffiedine defeats Nate Marquardt via Decision, Unanimous		5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Daniel Cormier defeats Dion Staring via KO/TKO, Punches		4:02 Round 2 of 3, 9:02 Total Bout Page
Josh Barnett defeats Nandor Guelmino via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke		2:11 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Gegard Mousasi defeats Mike Kyle via Submission, Rear Naked Choke		4:09 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Ronaldo Souza defeats Ed Herman via Submission, Kimura		3:10 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Ryan Couture defeats KJ Noons via Decision, Split		3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Tim Kennedy defeats Trevor Smith via Submission, Guillotine Choke		1:36 Round 3 of 3, 11:36 Total Bout Page
Pat Healy defeats Kurt Holobaugh via Decision, Unanimous		3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Roger Gracie defeats Anthony Smith via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke		3:16 Round 2 of 3, 8:16 Total Bout Page
Adriano Martins defeats Jorge Gurgel via Decision, Unanimous		3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Estevan Payan defeats Mike Bravo via KO/TKO, Punches		4:01 Round 2 of 3, 9:01 Total Bout Page

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TraeBlack

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12.02.2012 | 9:45 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 600 Points | Tied for 110th

Why is Josh, Roger, and DC fighting some unknown mutha****as? Is that the best they can do for their last fights in SF lol

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Anik

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12.02.2012 | 9:47 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 525 Points | Tied for 402nd

Yes.

Yes it is.

Way to answer your own question.

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hdmexiqtioner

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12.02.2012 | 9:49 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 650 Points | Tied for 42nd with 32 others

Well who else is out there that they can match them up with that are not signed with other promotions? outside of the UFC there are not really many known heavyweights that can support a main card status of a major promotion. so credit to SF for at least trying.

Remember
DC was supposed to fight Frank Mir
and a rematch with Barnett does not make sense at the current time.

And basically this is the audition for the big show that is the UFC for most of these fighters.

"Don't argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience." - Bark Twain

TraeBlack

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12.02.2012 | 9:55 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 600 Points | Tied for 110th

Yea, i guess so lol should be some easy wins for all 3 of them, and neither fight should get outta the 1st round. Roger, and Josh via submission, and DC via KO

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JM Barrie

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12.24.2012 | 8:08 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 584th

I don't know a lot about this Dion Staring character but one things is for sure and that is that that is some sexy chest hair he got..................... but I think he shaved it for his debut.

Zuffa must have a chest hair policy. Bastards

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hiblet

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12.24.2012 | 8:13 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 675 Points | Tied for 14th with 27 others

I'm pretty sure they want them all to have impressive wins to bolster their first UFC fights. Plus, if they have an easier fight, they are less likely to get hurt and therefore more likely to start in the UFC asap

hdmexiqtioner

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01.04.2013 | 2:23 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 650 Points | Tied for 42nd with 32 others

wow I just realized that this show is 2 days before I leave. Hopefully it will go out with a bang. I expect great fights that night.

"Don't argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience." - Bark Twain

amp112

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01.04.2013 | 2:32 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 203rd

With that I guess Barnett is going to be brought over. Never thought I'd see that.

hiblet

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01.04.2013 | 9:58 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 675 Points | Tied for 14th with 27 others

If they wouldn't bring Barnett over cause he peed hot a looong time ago, they shouldn't be letting Overeem back in or a number of other fighters that have failed drug tests. They would be stupid to pass up the star power that he carries. He's not that well known to casuals but his record is impressive and he would make his presence know quickly

* Edited at 01.04.2013, 9:58 AM ET *

curtwag84

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01.04.2013 | 10:21 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 525 Points | Tied for 402nd

Im sure Dana will bring Barnett over just because he wont want him going to Bellator. But remember Barnett didnt just piss hot . he was the first person to test positive for 3 anabolic steroids in one go. and that was after a warning when he tested positive after UFC 34 before the big bust after the Coture fight. then he tested positive before fighting Fedor.

* Edited at 01.04.2013, 3:34 PM ET *

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amp112

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01.04.2013 | 5:54 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 203rd

Dana doesn't seem to like Barnett at all, but he would be a big name to add to the roster. I do not wanna see Barnett fight in Bellator. You may as well just hand him the belt considering the lack of talent at the Bellator HW division.

joe kerr

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01.04.2013 | 6:06 PM ET

From last year's Zuffa summit:

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 600 Points | Tied for 110th

"If the enemy rejects the ground, I would take him down by tackle. Why didn’t he [Royler] do so? May I introduce him to a good coach? His tackle was... like a girl’s one... Mr. Royler, how are you feeling?" - Kazushi Sakuraba

WishIsHere

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01.04.2013 | 6:14 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 668th

^^^Josh Barnett was P4P the best commentator (via Twitter) on the Zuffa summit last year. Like 90% of his tweets there were certified gold.

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joe kerr

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01.04.2013 | 6:37 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 600 Points | Tied for 110th

Not to mention the pictures he tweeted. Comedy gold. He also got together with Miguel Torres and Pat Barry and they were twitting some hilarious ****.

Edit. Like this:

* Edited at 01.04.2013, 6:54 PM ET *

ProdigyKid14

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01.04.2013 | 7:45 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 600 Points | Tied for 110th

Lol. I love Miguel Torres. The day of that summit made me very happy that i'm on twitter. They kept bagging on Menjivar for his not so stellar English.

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JM Barrie

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01.06.2013 | 1:54 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 584th

Dion Staring once fought Akira Corassani................ what weight class was that?

"1. Avoidant personality disorder _______________2. Maladaptive daydreaming"

: JudoRandori

01.06.2013 | 2:12 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 525 Points | Tied for 402nd

Not sure, but Akira has fought in more weight classes that Kenny Florian, no joke.

: JudoRandori

01.06.2013 | 2:14 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 525 Points | Tied for 402nd

I love that Nate gets to be in the last Strikeforce fight.

JM Barrie

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01.06.2013 | 9:35 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 584th

wrong thread

* Edited at 01.06.2013, 9:36 AM ET *

"1. Avoidant personality disorder _______________2. Maladaptive daydreaming"

: JudoRandori

01.06.2013 | 10:49 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 525 Points | Tied for 402nd

Nate fighting on Strikeforce's final card doesn't belong in the "Strikeforce: The Grand Finale" thread? My mistake.

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Topic: Strikeforce

STRIKEFORCE: The Grand Finale

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