Jay Hieron defeats Rick Hawn via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) - welterweight tournament final
Bryan Baker defeats Joe Riggs by knockout (punch) - Round 2 @ 3:53
Chase Beebe defeats Jose Vega by submission (guillotine choke) - Round 1 @ 4:06
Ron Sparks defeats Vince Lucero by submission (keylock) - Round 1 @ 2:18
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David Rickels defeats Richard Bouphanouvong by submission (triangle choke) - Round 2 @ 1:11
Michael Osborn defeats Mike Schatz by submission (strikes) - Round 1 @ 1:58

Jay “The Thoroughbred” Hieron today has been officially…

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.
As a lead writer here, there’s a certain “responsibility” for making quality peeks into the future. That being said, anything can (and …