Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum
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Strikeforce / M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum was a mixed martial arts
event held by Strikeforce
on June 26, 2010 at HP Pavilion in San Jose, California
.
was originally set to face Lyle Beerbohm
at this event. On May 21, Thomson announced that Beerbohm was injured in his previous fight with Vitor Ribeiro, and will be replaced. Pat Healy
ended up facing Thomson.
M-1 Global
fighter Magomed Shikhshabekov
was scheduled to face American Kickboxing Academy
fighter Ron Keslar. However, Shikhshabekov was forced off the card due to visa issues, and was replaced by Chris Cope
.
The event drew an estimated 492,000 viewers on Showtime.
. The figures do not include deductions for items such as insurance, licenses and taxes. Additionally, the figures do not include money paid by sponsors, which can oftentimes be a substantial portion of a fighter's income.
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
event held by Strikeforce
Strikeforce
Strikeforce is a U.S.-based mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization based in San Jose, California. It is headed by CEO Scott Coker and owned by Zuffa, LLC...
on June 26, 2010 at HP Pavilion in San Jose, California
San Jose, California
San Jose is the third-largest city in California, the tenth-largest in the U.S., and the county seat of Santa Clara County which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay...
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Background
Josh ThomsonJosh Thomson
Joshua Joseph Thomson is an American mixed martial arts fighter training with American Kickboxing Academy. He has fought in Japan's PRIDE Fighting Championships and America's UFC, as well as Strikeforce and the World Fighting Alliance. Thomson is a former Strikeforce World Lightweight Champion...
was originally set to face Lyle Beerbohm
Lyle Beerbohm
Lyle Beerbohm is an American professional mixed martial artist who has fought for Strikeforce, EliteXC and King of the Cage. He currently competes in the lightweight division.-Biography:...
at this event. On May 21, Thomson announced that Beerbohm was injured in his previous fight with Vitor Ribeiro, and will be replaced. Pat Healy
Pat Healy (fighter)
Patrick Healy is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. Currently, Healy is signed with Strikeforce, holding a 4–1 record inside the promotion...
ended up facing Thomson.
M-1 Global
M-1 Global
M-1 Global is the mixed martial arts promotion based in Russia - The Netherlands which organizes between 40 and 50 competitions per year...
fighter Magomed Shikhshabekov
Magomed Shikhshabekov
Magomed Shikshabekov is a Russian mixed martial artist currently fighting in the welterweight division.-Mixed martial arts career:...
was scheduled to face American Kickboxing Academy
American Kickboxing Academy
The American Kickboxing Academy is a martial arts gym located in San Jose, California. It is one of the pioneering schools of mixed martial arts...
fighter Ron Keslar. However, Shikhshabekov was forced off the card due to visa issues, and was replaced by Chris Cope
Chris Cope
Chris Cope is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Cope has made a name for himself fighting on the regional circuit in California. He was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos...
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The event drew an estimated 492,000 viewers on Showtime.
Main Card
- Heavyweight bout:
Fedor EmelianenkoFedor EmelianenkoFedor Vladimirovich Emelianenko) is a Russian heavyweight mixed martial artist. He has won numerous tournaments and accolades in multiple sports, most notably the Pride 2004 Grand Prix and the World Combat Sambo championship on four occasions, as well as medaling in the Russian national Judo...
vs.
Fabricio WerdumFabricio WerdumFabricio Werdum is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, a two-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion, a two-time ADCC world heavyweight champion and European Jiu-Jitsu champion. He holds black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Muay Thai. Werdum has competed in Pride Fighting Championships, the...
- Werdum defeated Emelianenko via Submission (Triangle Armbar) at 1:09 of round 1.
- Middleweight bout:
Scott SmithScott Smith (fighter)Bryan Scott Smith, , is an American mixed martial artist previously fighting at middleweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship making his debut at UFC 59. He also fought for EliteXC before it folded and currently fights for Strikeforce...
vs.
Cung LeCung LeCung Le is a Vietnamese-American Sanshou kickboxer, mixed martial artist, and actor from Saigon, Vietnam currently competing in the UFC. He is the former IKF Light Heavyweight San Shou World Champion and has a professional San Shou record of 16-0 before moving to mixed martial arts...
- Middleweight bout:
- Le defeated Smith via TKO (spinning back kick and punches) at 1:46 of round 2.
- Women's Middleweight Championship (145 lb) bout: Cristiane SantosCristiane SantosCristiane Justino Venancio Santos is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and the Strikeforce Women's Featherweight Champion . Santos won the title on August 15, 2009 by defeating Gina Carano via TKO...
(c) vs. Jan FinneyJan FinneyJan Finney is an American female mixed martial artist. She currently competes in the 135-pound bantamweight division.-Mixed martial arts career:...
- Women's Middleweight Championship (145 lb) bout:
- Santos defeated Finney via TKO (knee to the body) at 2:56 of round 2. Santos was deducted 1 point in round 1 for punching Finney in the back of the head
- Lightweight bout: Josh ThomsonJosh ThomsonJoshua Joseph Thomson is an American mixed martial arts fighter training with American Kickboxing Academy. He has fought in Japan's PRIDE Fighting Championships and America's UFC, as well as Strikeforce and the World Fighting Alliance. Thomson is a former Strikeforce World Lightweight Champion...
vs. Pat HealyPat Healy (fighter)Patrick Healy is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. Currently, Healy is signed with Strikeforce, holding a 4–1 record inside the promotion...
- Lightweight bout:
- Thomson defeated Healy via submission (rear naked choke) at 4:27 of round 3.
Preliminary Card
- Middleweight bout: Ron Keslar vs. Chris CopeChris CopeChris Cope is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Cope has made a name for himself fighting on the regional circuit in California. He was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos...
- Cope defeated Keslar via TKO (head kick and punches) at 4:32 of round 2.
- Welterweight bout: Bret BergmarkBret BergmarkBret Bergmark is an American professional mixed martial artist. He is a Cesar Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt and an amateur Sanshou and Muay Thai kickboxer. He has competed in many MMA promotions, including Strikeforce, World Extreme Cagefighting , Pancrase, Ultimate Athlete, Warriors Quest...
vs. Vagner RochaVagner RochaVagner Rocha is a Brazilian-American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and professional mixed-martial artist, currently competing as a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-Mixed martial arts career:...
- Welterweight bout:
- Bergmark defeated Rocha via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 30–26).
- Middleweight bout: Yancy MedeirosYancy MedeirosYancy Medeiros is an American mixed martial artist from Wai'anae, Hawaii.-Early Life:Yancy Medeiros grew up in Wai'ane Hawaii and at a young age began training in Karate...
vs. Gareth Joseph
- Middleweight bout:
- Medeiros defeated Joseph via KO (punches) at 1:19 of round 2.
- Lightweight bout: Bobby Stack vs. Derrick Burnsed
- Lightweight bout:
- Stack defeated Burnsed via split decision (29–28, 27–30, 29–28).
Reported Payout
The following is a list of fighter salaries as provided by the California State Athletic CommissionCalifornia State Athletic Commission
The California State Athletic Commission regulates professional boxing, professional and amateur kickboxing and professional mixed martial arts throughout the State by licensing all participants and supervising the events....
. The figures do not include deductions for items such as insurance, licenses and taxes. Additionally, the figures do not include money paid by sponsors, which can oftentimes be a substantial portion of a fighter's income.
- Fabricio Werdum: $100,000 (no win bonus) def. Fedor Emelianenko: $400,000
- Cung Le: $100,000 (no win bonus) def. Scott Smith: $55,000
- Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos: $35,000 ($15,000 win bonus plus $5,000 champion bonus) def. Jan Finney: $6,000
- Josh Thomson: $60,000 (no win bonus) def. Pat Healy: $8,000
- Chris Cope: $3,000 ($1,000 win bonus) def. Ron Keslar: $1,500
- Bret Bergmark: $3,000 ($1,500 win bonus) def. Vagner Rocha: $2,500
- Yancey Medeiros: $8,000 ($4,000 win bonus) def. Gareth Joseph: $2,000
- Bobby Stack: $2,800 ($1,500 win bonus) def. Derrick Burnsed: $2,000