Topic: Strikeforce
STRIKEFORCE: The Grand Finale
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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 | |
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| 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 |
Responses Page 23
01.12.2013 | 11:59 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 500 Points | Tied for 496th
feel sorry for nate when he tries to get out of bed tomorrow, that leg is ******
"Everyone has a gameplan 'till they get punched in the face" - Mike Tyson
01.13.2013 | 12:01 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 625 Points | Tied for 75th
"I'm sorry that the brilliance of my words goes over your heads. I'm not going to stop being an eagle just because I am surrounded by turkeys-CS"
01.13.2013 | 12:01 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 203rd
Feels.
So.
Good.
01.13.2013 | 12:01 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 584th
"I live, I die, I live again."
01.13.2013 | 12:01 AM ET
Goodbye Strikeforce
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 285th
Also, Cecil Peoples, LEGKICKS WIN FIGHTS YOU ****.
"In the quiet words of the virgin Mary.. come again?"
01.13.2013 | 12:02 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 203rd
01.13.2013 | 12:02 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 584th
"I'm bi-polar...nice jab, mean hook."
01.13.2013 | 12:03 AM ET
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
01.13.2013 | 12:03 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 8 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 776th
"Very good but brick not hit back"
01.13.2013 | 12:04 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 285th
" I feel like Davy Crockett on the walls of the Alamo, swinging Old Betsy as the enemy swarmed in with bayonets. Sheesh. Listen you young punks....." - Bill Burgess
01.13.2013 | 12:04 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 525 Points | Tied for 402nd
"I'd like to take this chance, to appologize. To absolutely nobody. -Connor McGreGOAT"
01.13.2013 | 12:04 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 584th
3%er
boo-ya
HAMBURGER
* Edited at 01.13.2013, 12:09 AM ET *
"1. Avoidant personality disorder _______________2. Maladaptive daydreaming"
01.13.2013 | 12:04 AM ET
Nate lost his title. And that will affect the quality of contract the UFC offers him.
* Edited at 01.13.2013, 12:34 AM ET *
"Love God, live with honor, keep your agreements."
01.13.2013 | 12:05 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 625 Points | Tied for 75th
"I'm sorry that the brilliance of my words goes over your heads. I'm not going to stop being an eagle just because I am surrounded by turkeys-CS"
01.13.2013 | 12:05 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 203rd
01.13.2013 | 12:05 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 675 Points | Tied for 14th with 27 others
01.13.2013 | 12:05 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 203rd
The judges shouldn't be so bad that I actually had to fear the outcome to that. >_>
01.13.2013 | 12:06 AM ET
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
01.13.2013 | 12:06 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 203rd
"how bout u go an **** off my page then u peice of **** u think we need a stupid ****witt like u telling us about looking good who the **** are u take your worthless advice and get the **** out of here"
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- kibj411
01.13.2013 | 12:07 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 675 Points | Tied for 14th with 27 others
Why Nate? Just why?