Strikeforce Challengers: 'Villasenor vs Cyborg' results and quick recap
by Jesse Holland on Jun 20, 2009 2:58 AM EDT
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Strikeforce Challengers: 'Villasenor vs Cyborg' scheduled for June 19 from the ShoWare Center in Kent, Wa., has come to a close.
In a night that promised fireworks in its main event, it was actually former UFC lightweight scrapper Jorge Gurgel who provided all the snap, crackle and pop in his three round war of attrition against gamer Conor Huen.
The former The Ultimate Figher (TUF) 2 contestant -- widely criticized for abandoning his jiu-jitsu game in favor of mediocre striking, didn't hear any complaints from the crowd at the ShoWare Center as he and "Hurricane" threw leather for the entire fight.
It was enough to get Gurgel the win and bring the crowd to its feet.
And while they were on their feet for Gurgel vs. Huen, they were likely on their phones for Villasenor vs. Cyborg.
After so much heat and a hands-on weigh in, most fans expected a fast paced and violent opening round. Instead they got a whole lot of nothing, save for a last minute takedown by "Smokin" Joe to steal the first.
There was more of the same in round two and unfortunately things didn't heat up until the final frame. By then it was too little, too late. Villasenor did just enough to squeak out the victory.
In other action, female powerhouse Sarah Kaufman rolled over Shayna Baszler on the judges scorecards and Army stud Tim Kennedy dishonorably discharged Nick Thompson from the win column.
Here are the Strikeforce Challengers complete results:
Main Card:
Joey Villasenor def. Evangelista Cyborg via split decision
Tim Kennedy def. Nick Thompson via submission (strikes) 2:37 R2
Jorge Gurgel def. Conor Heun via unanimous decision
Sarah Kaufman def. Shayna Baszler via unanimous decision
Luke Rockhold def. Corey Devela via submission (rear-naked choke) 0:30 R1Under Card:
Dennis Hallman def. Justin Davis via (submission) rear naked choke 0:20 R1
Brian Caraway def. Alex Zuniga via unanimous decision
Lyle Beerbohm def. Duane Ludwig via submission (schoolyard choke) 4:27 R1
Landon Showalter def. George Stork via unanimous decision
Len Bentley def. Marques Daniels via unanimous decision
Steve Hadsel def. Taylor Roberts via knockout (punches) 0:17 R1
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Sarah Kaufman – there’s some technical striking. She showed good footwork, combos, head movement, measured pressure – just absolute brilliance. Can’t wait until she finds her accuracy.
by NameNotRequired on Jun 20, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I was there! Great show, & I met allot of fights & the like.
by EyeHeartMMA on Jun 20, 2009 3:30 AM EDT reply actions
i wanna see Fancy Pants vs Bang Ludwig .. but whats a school yard choke ??
by WutangSwordsman on Jun 20, 2009 3:50 AM EDT reply actions
It’s pretty much a front face headlock. It gets its name from the fact that it looks like a choke that a bully would use on a schoolyard. It’s more commonly known as a bulldog choke. Here’s a link:
http://www.lockflow.com/article_view.php?id=2632
Carlos Newton defeated Pat Miletech with one to win the UFC WW title years ago.
by Eric on Jun 20, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
didnt see the event how were the fights? was cyborg and villasenor fight real close? really glad cyborg lost he acted like a real punk during the weight in, he looked a lot ripper than him too glad he lost!!!
by Nor-Cal Mexican (formely phlicutioner) on Jun 20, 2009 5:48 AM EDT reply actions
Joey was the one acting like a punk during the weigh ins.
by Green Inferno on Jun 20, 2009 6:56 AM EDT up reply actions
No it was not… talking about vivid imagination!
by JonnyBoy on Jun 20, 2009 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Cyborg look real good with an improve stand up and good legs kicks…
The goat got own on the ground for the 2 rounds.
Gurgel/Heun was a good scramble!
Kaufmann punch her way to victory against Bazler who had her back stick to the cage the entire fight.
by Alpha Male 360 on Jun 20, 2009 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions
The last four punches that forced him to tap were clearly to the back of his head, and the ref didn’t do anything.
by PW on Jun 20, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
First, how do not one but two people lose by RNC in 30 seconds or less? It should take a little more time to get the takedown, pass guard, get the hooks and put on the choke. Second, what the hell is a schoolyard choke? Is it the PC cousin of the rape choke?
by PW on Jun 20, 2009 8:58 AM EDT reply actions
OMG that girl fight was so dumb!! i could have beat those 2 girls up !! cyborg is a garbage fighter guy should retire, look at his record hes like a phil baroni he wins 2 but loses 3
by DustyGina on Jun 20, 2009 9:56 AM EDT reply actions
it turned out to be a pretty good card…the fights had a bit of everything…
dgina sarah kauffman would rip out your spinal cord and rnc you with it..and shes not even a jits girl..
the gurgel fight stole the show definatly, those fuckers went at it..
it was funny seeing the 1st televised fight cause the rockhold comes right out and drops the hometown boy with one shot and takes his back throws a couple more strikes and rnc chokes him…crowd was pissed…he actually apologized to the crowd for raping their guy so bad..
it was the first time seeing a womens match with 5 minute rounds and they didnt disappoint..kaufman is a beast..had to be quite a shock jumping from 9 mins to 15 mins but im glad theyve decided to do that for the women..
its funny that there is no way in hell that ufc has a fight tonight that will be better than the gurgel fight from last night
by HellaHectic on Jun 20, 2009 11:09 AM EDT reply actions
That’s all Gurgel did in the UFC, stand and trade instead of doing what he’s best at, which is submitting people. This time he just happened to win the decision.
by PW on Jun 20, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
i guess he prefers those fotn paychecks like he got last night..and besides, the people he was submitting in those smaller organizations werent the calibur of fighters he was facing in the ufc…he got submitted by cole miller who isnt anywhere near the decorated jits guy that he is..
heun is also a great jits/wrestler and has won the majority of his fights by sub and has never been subbed himself in 11 fights…i guess gurgel felt they would cancel each other out on the ground and he felt he had the distinct advantage on the feet…and it paid off for him..
he had the best fight of the night…put on the best show for the paying crowd in the attendance which im sure they appreciated and also got the win…what else could u ask for?
no one would even be talking about the fight if it was a dryhumping gay porn fest which is usually what happens when you have 2 skilled grapplers who are both good at defending submissions face each other…
by HellaHectic on Jun 20, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
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