Main Card
Light Heavyweight Championship
Rafael Feijao Cavalcante (No. 9 LHW)
Vs.
Dan Henderson
Womens Welterweight Championship
Marloes Coenen
Vs.
Liz Carmouche
- Melvin Manhoef vs. Tim Kennedy
- Billy Evangelista vs. Jorge Masvidal
- Jorge Gurgel vs. Tyler Combs
Strikeforce once again give us two title fights on one show. SF has been on a roll lately, giving us some very good fights. Faijao vs. Hendo should be no different. The favorite in this fight has got to be Hendo, and I will be pulling for him, but I just have a sneaking feeling that Feijao will defend his title. It'll be interesting to see for sure.
Marloes Coenen is the second best female fighter in the world, only behind Cyborg, and she has been fairly dominant in getting there. It's a shame that Meisha Tate had to pull out of the fight, but while the greatest ass in MMA has left, Coenen may actually be fighting an even more dangerous fighter. Carmouche is a bit of an unknown and many fighters view that as a bad situation for the known fighter.
Manhoef vs. Kennedy will be a great slugfest and I would be shocked if this fight makes it the distance. I expect a big KO or submission. Masvidal and Evangelista are fairly even in their abilities. And Jorge Gurgel always makes for a fun fight.
Should be a fun little show.