August 18, 2012; San Diego, CA, USA; Sarah Kaufman (blue shirt) and Ronda Rousey (black shirt) during their Strikeforce MMA women's bantamweight title bout at the Valley View Casino Center. Rousey won in 54 seconds of the first round. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-US PRESSWIRE
Strikeforce returned to Showtime this past Saturday night (Aug. 18, 2012) with "Rousey vs. Kaufman," featuring Women's Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey defending her title for the first time by submitting Sarah Kaufman just 54 seconds into the first round with an armbar.
Of course.
Ronaldo Souza also made short work of his opponent, sending Derek Brunson off to La La Land in just 41 seconds. It was the first legitimate knockout victory of "Jacare's" career and likely earned him a middleweight title shot.
In other action, Tarec Saffiedine scored a smooth decision win over Roger Bowling, Anthony Smith choked out Lumumba Sayers, and Ovince St. Preux knocked out T.J. Cook with one punch.
In cased you missed any or all of it -- or just want to keep the discussion alive -- below are links to all the major storylines borne from Saturday night's event in San Diego.
In we go.
Strikeforce: "Rousey vs. Kaufman"
Results and live fight coverage
Recap and morning after discussion
Medical suspensions and injuries
Ronda Rousey vs. Sarah Kaufman full fight video highlights
Miesha Tate vs. Julie Kedzie full fight video highlights
Fight recap: Anthony Smith chokes out Lumumba Sayers
Fight recap: Tarec Saffiedine wins decision over Roger Bowling
Fight recap: Ronaldo Souza knocks out Derek Brunson in 41 seconds
Fight recap: Ronda Rousey submits Sarah Kaufman in 54 seconds
Fight review and analysis: Anthony Smith vs. Lumumba Sayers
Fight review and analysis: Tarec Saffiedine vs. Roger Bowling
Fight review and analysis: Ronaldo Souza vs. Derek Brunson
Fight review and analysis: Ronda Rousey vs. Sarah Kaufman
Strikeforce: "Rousey vs. Kaufman" post-fight fallout
Biggest winner and lowliest loser
Ronda Rousey wants to fight Cris Cyborg in January
Like it or not, Ronda Rousey has all the leverage in calling out Cris Cyborg
Miesha Tate doesn't feel she deserves a rematch against Ronda Rousey yet
Cristiane Santos is now a "Cyborg" without a home
Dana White mugs for cameras while Miesha Tate shows off her battle wounds
That, my friends, should be enough to keep you talking -- at least for the time being. What gets your vote for the biggest story coming out of Strikeforce: "Rousey vs. Kaufman?"
Sound off, Maniacs.
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