Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum

Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum
The poster for Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum
PromotionStrikeforce
DateJune 26, 2010
VenueHP Pavilion
CitySan Jose, California, United States
Attendance11,757 [1]
Total gate$1,066,739 [1]
Event chronology
Strikeforce: Los Angeles Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum Strikeforce: Houston

Strikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce in association with M-1 Global on June 26, 2010 at HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.[2]

Background

Josh Thomson was originally set to face Lyle Beerbohm at this event. On May 21, Thomson announced that Beerbohm was injured in his previous fight with Vítor Ribeiro, and will be replaced.[3] Pat Healy ended up facing Thomson.

M-1 Global fighter Magomed Shikhshabekov was scheduled to face American Kickboxing Academy fighter Ron Keslar.[4] However, Shikhshabekov was forced off the card due to visa issues, and was replaced by Chris Cope.[5]

The event drew an estimated 492,000 viewers on Showtime.[6]

Results

Main Card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Fabrício Werdum def. Fedor Emelianenko Submission (triangle armbar) 1 1:09
Women's Featherweight Cris Cyborg (c) def. Jan Finney TKO (knee to the body) 2 2:56 [a]
Middleweight Cung Le def. Scott Smith KO (spinning back kick and punches) 2 1:46
Lightweight Josh Thomson def. Pat Healy Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 4:27
Preliminary Card
Lightweight Bobby Stack def. Derrick Burnsed Decision (split) (29–28, 27–30, 29–28) 3 5:00
Middleweight Yancy Medeiros def. Gareth Joseph KO (punches) 2 1:19
Welterweight Bret Bergmark def. Vagner Rocha Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–26) 3 5:00
Middleweight Chris Cope def. Ron Keslar TKO (head kick and punches) 2 4:32
  1. ^ For the Strikeforce Women's Featherweight Championship. Cyborg was docked one point for punching Finney in the back of the head.

Reported payout

The following is a list of fighter salaries as provided by the California State Athletic Commission. The figures do not include deductions for items such as insurance, licenses and taxes. Additionally, the figures do not include money paid by sponsors, which can often be a substantial portion of a fighter's income.[7]

  • Fabrício Werdum: $100,000 (no win bonus) def. Fedor Emelianenko: $400,000
  • Cung Le: $100,000 (no win bonus) def. Scott Smith: $55,000
  • Cris Cyborg: $35,000 ($15,000 win bonus plus $5,000 champion bonus) def. Jan Finney: $6,000
  • Josh Thomson: $60,000 (no win bonus) def. Pat Healy: $8,000
  • Chris Cope: $3,000 ($1,000 win bonus) def. Ron Keslar: $1,500
  • Bret Bergmark: $3,000 ($1,500 win bonus) def. Vagner Rocha: $2,500
  • Yancy Medeiros: $8,000 ($4,000 win bonus) def. Gareth Joseph: $2,000
  • Bobby Stack: $2,800 ($1,500 win bonus) def. Derrick Burnsed: $2,000

Notes

Strikeforce commentator, former UFC Light Heavyweight champion, and former King of Pancrase, Frank Shamrock announced his retirement from Mixed Martial Arts at this event.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b "Strikeforce officially draws 11,757 attendance, $1 million gate for "Fedor vs. Werdum"". mmajunkie.com. 2010-06-28. Archived from the original on 2010-06-30.
  2. ^ "Strikeforce.com: FEDOR RETURNS JUNE 26 LIVE ON SHOWTIME". strikeforce.com. 2010-06-26.
  3. ^ "JOSH THOMSON PLANS JUNE 26 ON FEDOR FIGHT CARD". mmaweekly.com. 2010-05-13.
  4. ^ "M-1 Global: Ron Keslar vs. Magomed Shikshabekov added to "Fedor vs. Rogers"". mmajunkie.com. 2010-06-03.
  5. ^ "Magomed Shikshabekov Out of Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum Due to Visa Problems". bloodyelbow.com. 2010-06-21.
  6. ^ "Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum | MMA Event".
  7. ^ ""Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum" fighter salaries: Emelianenko tops $789K payroll". 2010-06-28.
  8. ^ "Frank Shamrock's MMA legacy stretches beyond the cage - Josh Gross - SI.com". 2010-07-03. Archived from the original on 2010-07-03. Retrieved 2022-10-17.

See also