December 2009
MMA Super Saturday: 10 Things We Learned Last Night
By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net) 1. The Embodiment of “Puncher’s Chance” and “Anything Can Happen” Scott Smith may want to add “Head of Stone” to his...
This Sport Needs a Scoreboard: The Case for Open Scoring in MMA
By Michael Ford Judges’ scorecards shouldn’t be rendered in secret. By publishing round winners as rounds are scored, we can pinpoint EXACTLY when and where judges...
Strikeforce: Evolution
Click the stars to rate how good you think Strikeforce: Evolution was. Strikeforce: Evolution was held on December 19, 2009 in San Jose, California at the...
Strikeforce: Evolution – 7. Scott Smith vs. Cung Le
Middleweight bout: Scott Smith defeated Cung Le via KO (punches) at 3:25 of round 3. What Do You Think of This Fight/Event?
Strikeforce: Evolution – 6. Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson
Lightweight Championship bout: Gilbert Melendez defeated Josh Thomson via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46) to unify the Strikeforce Lightweight Championship. What Do You Think of This...
Strikeforce: Evolution – 5. Ronaldo Souza vs. Matt Lindland
Middleweight bout: Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza defeated Matt Lindland via submission (arm triangle choke) at 4:18 of round 1. What Do You Think of This Fight/Event?
Strikeforce: Evolution – 4. Muhammed Lawal vs. Mike Whitehead
Heavyweight bout: Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal defeated Mike Whitehead via KO (punches) at 3:08 of round 1. What Do You Think of This Fight/Event?
Strikeforce: Evolution – 3. Antwain Britt vs. Scott Lighty
Light Heavyweight bout: Antwain Britt defeated Scott Lighty via TKO (Doctor’s Stoppage) at 5:00 of Round 1. What Do You Think of This Fight/Event?
Strikeforce: Evolution – 2. Justin Wilcox vs. Daisuke Nakamura
Lightweight bout: Justin Wilcox defeated Daisuke Nakamura via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27). What Do You Think of This Fight/Event?
Strikeforce: Evolution – 1. Alexander Crispim vs. AJ Fonseca
Lightweight bout: Alexander Crispim defeats AJ Fonseca via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). What Do You Think of This Fight/Event?
Strikeforce: Evolution (Predictions)
Click the stars to rate how good you think Strikeforce: Evolution will be. Strikeforce: Evolution is to be held on December 19, 2009 in San Jose,...
WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff
Click the stars to rate how good you think WEC 45 was. WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff took place on December 19, 2009 at The Pearl...
WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff – 10. Donald Cerrone vs. Ed Ratcliff
Lightweight bout: Donald Cerrone defeated Ed Ratcliff via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:47 of round 3. Donald Cerrone and Ed Ratcliff were each awarded $10,000 bonuses...
WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff – 9. Anthony Njokuani vs. Chris Horodecki
Lightweight bout: Anthony Njokuani defeated Chris Horodecki via TKO (strikes) at 3:33 of round 1. Anthony Njokuani was awarded a $10,000 bonus for Knockout of the...
WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff – 8. Joseph Benavidez vs. Rani Yahya
Bantamweight bout: Joseph Benavidez defeated Rani Yahya via TKO (strikes) at 1:35 of round 1. What Do You Think of This Fight/Event?
WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff – 7. Scott Jorgensen vs. Takeya Mizugaki
Bantamweight bout: Scott Jorgensen defeated Takeya Mizugaki via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). Takeya Mizugaki and Scott Jorgensen were each awarded $5,000 bonuses for Fight of...
WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff – 6. Bart Palaszewski vs. Anthony Pettis
Lightweight bout: Bart Palaszewski defeated Anthony Pettis via split decision (30-27, 27-30, 29-28). What Do You Think of This Fight/Event?
WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff – 5. Zach Micklewright vs. Muhsin Corbbrey
Lightweight bout: Zach Micklewright defeated Muhsin Corbbrey via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). What Do You Think of This Fight/Event?
WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff – 4. John Hosman vs. Chad George
Bantamweight bout: John Hosman defeated Chad George via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). What Do You Think of This Fight/Event?