Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery
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Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery was a mixed martial arts
event held by Strikeforce
on May 15, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri
, United States
at the Scottrade Center
. The event aired live on Showtime in the United States and on Super Channel in Canada.
was rumored to face Fabricio Werdum
at this event, but the match was later held in June at Strikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum
.
After a long period of ambiguity, Strikeforce officials confirmed that the main event
was for Alistair Overeem's Heavyweight Championship, which he had never defended since winning it in November 2007.
Bobby Lashley, who was originally set to fight on the Strikeforce: Nashville
card, was rumored to have fought on this card, however he was moved to the card for Strikeforce: Los Angeles
.
Norifumi Yamamoto
was originally announced to fight Federico Lopez
on the card, but was later pulled out by Dream
. The match was recheduled for Dream 14 two weeks later, where Yamamoto defeated Lopez by first round TKO.
The event drew an estimated 308,000 viewers, with a peak at 448,000 on Showtime.
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
event held by Strikeforce
Strikeforce
Strikeforce is a U.S.-based mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization based in San Jose, California. It is headed by CEO Scott Coker and owned by Zuffa, LLC...
on May 15, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
at the Scottrade Center
Scottrade Center
Scottrade Center is a 19,150 seat arena located in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, opened in 1994. It is the home of the St...
. The event aired live on Showtime in the United States and on Super Channel in Canada.
Background
Fedor EmelianenkoFedor Emelianenko
Fedor Vladimirovich Emelianenko) is a Russian heavyweight mixed martial artist. He has won numerous tournaments and accolades in multiple sports, most notably the Pride 2004 Grand Prix and the World Combat Sambo championship on four occasions, as well as medaling in the Russian national Judo...
was rumored to face Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, a two-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion, a two-time ADCC world heavyweight champion and European Jiu-Jitsu champion. He holds black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Muay Thai. Werdum has competed in Pride Fighting Championships, the...
at this event, but the match was later held in June at Strikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum
Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum
Strikeforce / M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce on June 26, 2010 at HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.-Background:...
.
After a long period of ambiguity, Strikeforce officials confirmed that the main event
Main Event
Main Event is Australia's only pay-per-view channel. It transmits through Foxtel, Optus Television and Austar, which jointly own the channel...
was for Alistair Overeem's Heavyweight Championship, which he had never defended since winning it in November 2007.
Bobby Lashley, who was originally set to fight on the Strikeforce: Nashville
Strikeforce: Nashville
Strikeforce: Nashville was a mixed martial arts event held on April 17, 2010 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, United States and broadcast domestically on CBS.-Background:...
card, was rumored to have fought on this card, however he was moved to the card for Strikeforce: Los Angeles
Strikeforce: Los Angeles
Strikeforce: Los Angeles, also referred to as Strikeforce Live was a mixed martial arts held by Strikeforce. The event took place on June 16, 2010 at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California.-Background:...
.
Norifumi Yamamoto
Norifumi Yamamoto
is a Japanese mixed martial artist and kickboxer. He is associated with Purebred Tokyo and Krazy Bee. He quickly gained popularity in the Shooto organization due to his aggressive, well-rounded style and controversial persona...
was originally announced to fight Federico Lopez
Federico Lopez
Federico López Camacho was a Puerto Rican basketball player. He was a member of the Guaynabo Mets....
on the card, but was later pulled out by Dream
DREAM (mixed martial arts)
Dream is a mixed martial arts organization promoted by former PRIDE FC executives and K-1 promoter Fighting and Entertainment Group. DREAM replaced FEG's previous-run mixed martial arts fight series, Hero's. The series retains many of the stylistic flourishes and personnel from Pride FC...
. The match was recheduled for Dream 14 two weeks later, where Yamamoto defeated Lopez by first round TKO.
The event drew an estimated 308,000 viewers, with a peak at 448,000 on Showtime.
Main Card
- Heavyweight Championship bout:
Alistair OvereemAlistair OvereemAlistair Cees Overeem is a British born Dutch mixed martial artist and kickboxer, signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the former Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion, Dream Interim Heavyweight Champion, K-1 World Grand Prix Champion, and made history by being the only fighter in combat...
(c) vs.
Brett RogersBrett RogersBrett Charles Rogers is an African-American mixed martial artist who fights in the heavyweight division. Rogers has fought in EliteXC and Strikeforce.-Biography:...
- Overeem defeated Rogers via TKO (strikes) at 3:40 of round 1 to retain the Strikeforce Heavyweight championship.
- Heavyweight bout:
Andrei ArlovskiAndrei ArlovskiAndrei Valeryevich Arlovski is a Belarusian kickboxer, mixed martial artist and a former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champion.-Biography:...
vs.
Antonio SilvaAntonio Silva (fighter)Antonio Silva is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He initially fought in the super heavyweight division, but currently competes in the heavyweight weight class. He is the first and last EliteXC heavyweight champion...
- Heavyweight bout:
- Silva defeated Arlovski via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
- Middleweight bout: Ronaldo Souza vs. Joey VillaseñorJoey VillasenorJoey Villaseñor is a Mexican American mixed martial arts fighter. He is a PRIDE Fighting Championships veteran, as well as the middleweight champion in King of the Cage. Joey has also fought in Showtime's EliteXC promotion and took part in PRIDE's welterweight grand prix. He currently trains...
- Middleweight bout:
- Souza defeated Villaseñor via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).
- Light Heavyweight bout: Roger GracieRoger GracieRoger Gracie Gomes is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and mixed martial artist. Roger was awarded his black belt by his cousin Renzo Gracie at the behest of Carlos Gracie, Jr. whilst training in New York in 2003. He is currently a second degree black belt...
vs. Kevin RandlemanKevin RandlemanKevin Christopher Randleman is a retired American mixed martial arts fighter and a former UFC heavyweight champion. Randleman's background is in Collegiate wrestling. Wrestling at 177 pounds, Randleman was a two time Division I NCAA Champion for The Ohio State University...
- Light Heavyweight bout:
- Gracie defeated Randleman via submission (rear naked choke) at 4:10 of round 2.
- Light Heavyweight bout: Antwain BrittAntwain BrittAntwain Britt is an American light heavyweight mixed martial artist.-Mixed martial arts career:Antwain Britt was a wrestler and football player in high school. After completing education he became interested in MMA. He made his debut in the heavyweight division but after a few fights dropped to...
vs. Rafael CavalcanteRafael CavalcanteRafael Cavalcante is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division. He trains with Anderson Silva and Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira as part of the Black House camp. He currently competes in Strikeforce, where he is the former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion...
- Light Heavyweight bout:
- Cavalcante defeated Britt via KO (punches) at 3:45 of round 1.
Preliminary Card
- Catchweight (172 lbs) bout: Jesse FinneyJesse FinneyJesse Finney is an American professional mixed martial artist who fights out of St. Louis, Missouri. He competes as a Welterweight. Finney has fought in kickboxing and boxing fights, going 23–0 and 8–2 respectively...
vs. Justin DeMoney
- Finney defeated DeMoney via submission (guillotine choke) at 3:22 of round 1.
- Lightweight bout: Vitor RiberioVitor RiberioVitor "Shaolin" Ribeiro is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and mixed martial artist. He holds a professional MMA record of 20 wins and 5 losses.-Mixed martial arts career:...
vs. Lyle BeerbohmLyle BeerbohmLyle Beerbohm is an American professional mixed martial artist who has fought for Strikeforce, EliteXC and King of the Cage. He currently competes in the lightweight division.-Biography:...
- Lightweight bout:
- Beerbohm defeated Ribeiro via split decision (30–27, 28–29, 30–27).
- Light Heavyweight bout: Booker DeRousse vs. Darryl Cobb
- Light Heavyweight bout:
- Cobb defeated DeRousse via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28).
- Welterweight bout: Mike Chandler vs. Sal Woods
- Welterweight bout:
- Chandler defeated Woods via submission (rear naked choke) at 0:59 of round 1.
- Light Heavyweight bout: Francisco FranceFrancisco France (fighter)Francisco France is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. France trains with the American Top Team of Missouri and Florida...
vs. Lee Brousseau
- Light Heavyweight bout:
- France defeated Brousseau via submission (rear naked choke) at 1:27 of round 1.
- Catchweight (157 lbs) bout: Tom Aaron vs. Erik Steenberg
- Catchweight (157 lbs) bout:
- Aaron defeated Steenberg via submission (guillotine choke) at 0:56 of round 1.
- Lightweight bout: Matt RicehouseMatt RicehouseMatt Ricehouse is an American professional mixed martial artist, currently signed to the Strikeforce promotion.-Early career:Ricehouse began MMA as an amateur in 2007, amassing a record of 7 wins and 1 loss over the next three years....
vs. Greg Wilson
- Lightweight bout:
- Ricehouse defeated Wilson via submission (rear naked choke) at 0:45 of round 3.