Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman
August 18, 2012
Valley View Casino Center
San Diego, California
August 18, 2012
Valley View Casino Center
San Diego, California
Main Bouts (Showtime):
Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey vs. Sarah Kaufman Anybody else getting a bit sick of “Rowdy” and her big proud mouth? She’s overexposed (not a pun about the ESPN Body Issue) and always saying something stupid, offensive, or just running her mouth about pseudo celebrities and equally annoying Olympians. Anywho, here we are as the overlooked former Champion meets the new title holder in a battle the Strikeforce executives are hoping their battle doll wins. I’m not so sure. Rousey spent a whopping 4:27 to win the title after not spending a minute in her previous 4 bouts. Either thats uber-impressive or she hasn’t been properly tested yet. Sarah has had 16 pro bouts getting caught only once by Ronda’s favorite weapon the armbar which does cause concern. Kaufman has some of the best striking in women’s MMA today not to mention a gas tank for days. Ronda did look to be getting tired against Miesha Tate in a single round and her striking was rudimentary at best. The key here is can Kaufman last long enough to put some hands on Ronda while wearing her down as she avoids the ground like the plague. A simple trip or a skilled judo toss can spell the end for Sarah but I have this sneaking suspicion that a surprise is in order for the cocky and untested champion. We all know the tiniest of mistakes can foil the best laid plans in MMA but, I feel that “Rowdy’s” bravado has been masking her inefficiencies in combat and a lesson is about to be taught. Nobody, and I mean nobody is picking the major underdog save for the courageous at MMAFO. That’s right, the “Upset Of The Year” is upon us as Sarah holds sway staying strong and gassing out Ronda before pummelling her and shocking the world!
Upset Pick WINNER-Sarah Kaufman by Rd.3 TKO
Ronaldo Souza vs. Derek Brunson “Jacare” is back looking to ply his Jiu-Jitsu trade against the Jackson/Winkeljohn grappler who tasted his 1st and controversial loss to Kendall Grove in Springfield, Missouri which he took on 4 days notice. Brunson is a developing prospect but he is up against a tried and true former Champion who is a better in all facets of the game at this point. A questionable gas tank aside, “Jacare” will control the action and show the youngster how the adults play the MMA game.
WINNER-Ronaldo Souza by Decision
Tarec Saffiedine vs. Roger Bowling In one of the more competitive bouts of the evening. The Team Quest product has been very impressive using a blend of mixed striking and good grappling when needed. Bowling is a decent enough fighter but he is known to be rocked by strikes something that won’t serve him well this night. Tarec takes time to get his game rolling before lighting up Roger if he doesn’t catch him in a mistake sooner.
WINNER-Tarec Saffiedine by Rd.2 TKO
Lumumba Sayers vs. Anthony Smith Sayers has come into his own as of late mixing up his game while Smith is more of a minor league monster than a prime time player. Its gonna be fun but its not going to last as Sayers lands with more effective and powerful strikes taking Tony to the woodshed.
WINNER-Lumumba Sayers by Rd.1 TKO
Ovince St. Preux vs. TJ Cook This is a showcase fight for “OSP” who’s wrestling will dominate Cook and as long as he has learned some cardio he may even get the finish. TJ has a punchers chance but not much else.
WINNER-Ovince St. Preux by Decision
Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey vs. Sarah Kaufman Anybody else getting a bit sick of “Rowdy” and her big proud mouth? She’s overexposed (not a pun about the ESPN Body Issue) and always saying something stupid, offensive, or just running her mouth about pseudo celebrities and equally annoying Olympians. Anywho, here we are as the overlooked former Champion meets the new title holder in a battle the Strikeforce executives are hoping their battle doll wins. I’m not so sure. Rousey spent a whopping 4:27 to win the title after not spending a minute in her previous 4 bouts. Either thats uber-impressive or she hasn’t been properly tested yet. Sarah has had 16 pro bouts getting caught only once by Ronda’s favorite weapon the armbar which does cause concern. Kaufman has some of the best striking in women’s MMA today not to mention a gas tank for days. Ronda did look to be getting tired against Miesha Tate in a single round and her striking was rudimentary at best. The key here is can Kaufman last long enough to put some hands on Ronda while wearing her down as she avoids the ground like the plague. A simple trip or a skilled judo toss can spell the end for Sarah but I have this sneaking suspicion that a surprise is in order for the cocky and untested champion. We all know the tiniest of mistakes can foil the best laid plans in MMA but, I feel that “Rowdy’s” bravado has been masking her inefficiencies in combat and a lesson is about to be taught. Nobody, and I mean nobody is picking the major underdog save for the courageous at MMAFO. That’s right, the “Upset Of The Year” is upon us as Sarah holds sway staying strong and gassing out Ronda before pummelling her and shocking the world!
Upset Pick WINNER-Sarah Kaufman by Rd.3 TKO
Ronaldo Souza vs. Derek Brunson “Jacare” is back looking to ply his Jiu-Jitsu trade against the Jackson/Winkeljohn grappler who tasted his 1st and controversial loss to Kendall Grove in Springfield, Missouri which he took on 4 days notice. Brunson is a developing prospect but he is up against a tried and true former Champion who is a better in all facets of the game at this point. A questionable gas tank aside, “Jacare” will control the action and show the youngster how the adults play the MMA game.
WINNER-Ronaldo Souza by Decision
Tarec Saffiedine vs. Roger Bowling In one of the more competitive bouts of the evening. The Team Quest product has been very impressive using a blend of mixed striking and good grappling when needed. Bowling is a decent enough fighter but he is known to be rocked by strikes something that won’t serve him well this night. Tarec takes time to get his game rolling before lighting up Roger if he doesn’t catch him in a mistake sooner.
WINNER-Tarec Saffiedine by Rd.2 TKO
Lumumba Sayers vs. Anthony Smith Sayers has come into his own as of late mixing up his game while Smith is more of a minor league monster than a prime time player. Its gonna be fun but its not going to last as Sayers lands with more effective and powerful strikes taking Tony to the woodshed.
WINNER-Lumumba Sayers by Rd.1 TKO
Ovince St. Preux vs. TJ Cook This is a showcase fight for “OSP” who’s wrestling will dominate Cook and as long as he has learned some cardio he may even get the finish. TJ has a punchers chance but not much else.
WINNER-Ovince St. Preux by Decision
Prelims (Showtime Extreme):
Miesha Tate vs. Julie Kedzie The beautiful, talented, and healed Tate returns to make another run at the title against the always talented Kedzie what will most likely be a close fight. Miesha’s wrestling is better and the Achilles heel of Julie who hangs tough but ultimately its Tate’s night as Kedzie sees the end in sight for her MMA career.
WINNER-Miesha Tate by Decision
Adlan Amagov vs. Keith Berry Adlan should have this fight all day picking up some experience against a far, far less talented fighter now that Robbie Lawler taught him the respect for power punchers.
WINNER-Adlan Amagov by Rd.3 TKO
Hiroko Yamanaka vs. Germaine de Randamie Yamanaka gets a reprieve after “Femborg” failed her drug test lat out and uses her dominant wrestling to stifle the kickboxer.
WINNER-Hiroko Yamanaka by Decision
Bobby Green vs. Matt Ricehouse Both of these Lightweights continue to improve but its the “King” who has the better all around skills and has faced the better competition.
WINNER-Bobby Green by Decision
Miesha Tate vs. Julie Kedzie The beautiful, talented, and healed Tate returns to make another run at the title against the always talented Kedzie what will most likely be a close fight. Miesha’s wrestling is better and the Achilles heel of Julie who hangs tough but ultimately its Tate’s night as Kedzie sees the end in sight for her MMA career.
WINNER-Miesha Tate by Decision
Adlan Amagov vs. Keith Berry Adlan should have this fight all day picking up some experience against a far, far less talented fighter now that Robbie Lawler taught him the respect for power punchers.
WINNER-Adlan Amagov by Rd.3 TKO
Hiroko Yamanaka vs. Germaine de Randamie Yamanaka gets a reprieve after “Femborg” failed her drug test lat out and uses her dominant wrestling to stifle the kickboxer.
WINNER-Hiroko Yamanaka by Decision
Bobby Green vs. Matt Ricehouse Both of these Lightweights continue to improve but its the “King” who has the better all around skills and has faced the better competition.
WINNER-Bobby Green by Decision
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