STRIKEFORCE PRESENTS SHAMROCK VS. DIAZ
HP Pavilion at San Jose
Saturday, April 11, 2009 – 10:00PM EST
(prelims at 7:00PM)
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**LIVE Results & FIGHT Recaps**
Main Card:
Frank Shamrock vs. Nick Diaz via TKO - Strikes Round 2 (3:57)
RD. 1 - Diaz got the 1st takedown, Diaz caught a kick by Shamrock and mounted him. Shamrock escaped both times. 10-9 Diaz.
RD. 2 - Diaz size advantage is wearing on Shamrock and he continues to pepper Shamrock. Diaz continually taunts Shamrock. Diaz knocked Shaomrock and landed punch after punch and the ref stops the fight.
-Diaz helps Shamrock to his feet after the bell.
Interim Strikeforce Lightweight Championship:
Gilbert Melendez vs. Rodrigo Damm via TKO -Strikes Round 2 (2:02)
RD. 1 - Melendez with a takedown after catching Damm's kick. Lots of GNP by Melendez. 10-9 Melendez.
RD. 2 - Melendez had another takedown and finished the fight with a big right hand.
Benji Radach vs. Scott Smith via TKO - Strikes Round 3 (3:24)
RD. 1 - Both fighters exchanged strikes to start the fight. Smith bleeding from the mouth, Smith went on the offensive but Radach came back with knockdown. Radach got a takedown and ended the round w/GNP. 10-9 Radach.
RD. 2 - Radach gets another knockdown and takedown. Lots of blood from Smith now, below the eye and from the mouth. 10-8 Radach.
RD. 3 - Radach got a slam to get out of a Guillotine. Radach now blleding from the right eye. Smith lands a right during an exchange and puts Radach to the mat.
Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos vs. Hitomi Akano via TKO - Strikes Round 3 (0:35)
RD. 1 - Cyborg looks about 20 pounds heavier than Akano and is using that size to land multiple combos and throws. Akano makes it through the round.
RD. 2 - Akano survives another round and almost lands a jumping armbar. Cyborg is relentless in stalking Akano.
RD. 3 - More of the same and Akano gives it her all but Cyborg's offense is to much as it is ended with strikes.
Brett Rogers vs. Abongo Humphrey via TKO - Strikes Round 2 (1:38)
RD. 1 - Rogers gets a point deducted for pulling Humprey's dreadlocks. Besides that the round was dominated by Rogers. With the point deduction though. 10-9 Round (Humphrey).
RD. 2 - Rogers lands knee after knee (23 to be exact) from the clinch until Humphrey finally collapses.
Preliminary Card:
Luke Rockhold vs. Buck Meredith via Submission - Head 'n Arm Choke Round 1 (4:07)
Eric Lawson vs. Waylon Kennell via TKO - Strikes Round 1 (4:54)
Raul Castillo vs. Brandon Michaels via Submission - RNC Round 1 (1:45)
James Terry vs. Zak Bucia via Unanimous Decision (30-27 all cards)
Jeremy Tavares vs. Shingo Kohara via TKO - Strikes Round 2 (0:04)
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