Mixed Martial Arts

I just watched Strikeforce Miami (held on January 30, 2010) and I’m starting to think that something is not right there.

Let’s start with Bobby Lashley vs Wes Sims fight.

Who is Bobby Lashley? He looks like bodybuilder and worked as a fake wrestler for the last five years. May be Strikeforce wants to have someone like Brock Lesnar. He has 5 wins 4 of which ends in the first round. His opponents are unknown to the world except Bob Sapp, who I think is not looking for a win anymore. So to this superstar Strikeforce decide to give him, Shane Del Rosario, however the fight was scrapped from the card. Bobby Lashley was then expected to fight Yohan Banks, the bout needed commission approval, which was denied. Jimmy Ambriz was then targeted by the promotion as late replacement for Banks. Strikeforce decided not to go with Ambriz, despite being cleared by the Florida State Boxing Commission. And finally they choose Wes Sims to fight Lashley.

Who is Wes Sims? He was on the last Ultimate Fighter season and he proved that he has big mouth and little fighting skills.

The fight: Lashley punishes Wes for 2 minutes and referee stops the fight. Of course Wes is protesting.

If Lashley ever get real opponent he will die in the first round.

Next fight is Melvin Manhoef vs Robbie Lawler.

This was real fight. Very interesting. Melvin Manhoef hits Robbie Lawler strike after strike, kick after kick for 3 and a half minutes. Completely destroying the lead leg of Robbie, who can hardly walk after that. Then just 1 punch from Lawler and Melvin is KO. Robbie did only 7 strikes for the fight 3 of them landed.

Video:

Robbie Lawler vs Melvin Manhoef - Strikeforce Miami

Herschel Walker vs Greg Nagy.

Herschel Walker is 48 years old American football running back. His opponent Greg Nagy looks funny at his stand up. And look at the end. Greg Nagy is on the ground in position that everyone will strike him to the head. But no, Herschel Walker is punching him in the shoulder. Why? You can do that all day. But the referee decided to stop the fight anyway.

Video:

Raw Video: Herschel Walker Wins MMA Debut

Cristiane Cyborg Santos vs Marloes Coenen.

Good real fight. Good fighters. Cyborg may be too good. She must be tested for male chromosomes. Easy win for her.

Nick Diaz vs Marius Zaromskis.

Again good fight. Nick Diaz is too good with his boxing skills and makes boxing bag from the head of Marius.

Overall from 5 bouts in the main card 2 seems little arranged. But it is still good show to watch.