It was announced last night’s post-fight press conference following the Strikeforce: “Evolution” event that two title fights will be on the promotion’s next major fight card.
Two of the top women in MMA will battle it out for the featherweight title as Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos is scheduled to meet the proven Dutch product Marloes Coenen. Santos was last seen wrecking the well-known face of Gina Carano, and Coenen had her first victory under the Strikeforce banner in August when she defeated Roxanne Modafferi.
Also slated to hook ‘em up for the 170 …

California State Athletic Commission has released the officially reported paydays for the fighters on this past weekend’s Strikeforce: “Carano vs. Cyborg” event held in San Jose.
Notably, Gegard Mousasi was only paid 2,000 dollars for turning in one of the best performances of the night. It’s possible he was taken care of financially by his management and co-promoter M1 Global. Also worth mentioning is Gina Carano’s pay has significantly risen since signing with Strikeforce after the collapse of Elite XC.
(Winners are in bold, below)
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Cristiane Santos: $25,000 (includes $5,000 win bonus)
Gina Carano: …

Welcome 6th round fans to my picks and predictions for Strikeforce: “Carano vs. Cyborg”. Tomorrow night we are treated to a spectacular card when Showtime once again holds Strikeforce on their network. The main event will be historic as the first time ever we are treated to a female bout.
The face of women’s MMA Gina “Conviction” Carano will face her toughest opponent when she battles 7-1 Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos. This will determine if Carano retains her crown as the best female fighter in the world or will …

Welcome 6th Rounders, to my picks and predictions for Strikeforce. “Carano vs. Cyborg” will air Saturday night via Showtime beginning at 10:30 p.m. EST. This weekend’s Strikeforce show includes a main event featuring Chute Boxe fighter Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos taking on the world’s most recognizable female fighter in Gina “Conviction” Carano. A solid line-up calls for solid picks, right? Whether you agree or disagree, leave your thoughts by commenting.
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