Big knockouts were the theme of Saturday’s “Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Sobral” event, which provided a flashy alternative to the all-decision main card of UFC’s “The Ultimate Fighter” finale.
In their respective bouts with Renato “Babalu” Sobral, Scott Smith and Matt Lindland, Dan Henderson, Paul Daley and Robbie Lawler all achieved quick, devastating stoppage wins. Though all were impressive, Daley’s knockout–a left hand to the chin of a wobbly, recklessly advancing Scott Smith that sent him face first into the mat–resonated as one of mixed martial arts’ best knockouts of 2010.
The main card also featured victories for Antonio Silva and Mike Kyle. Results follow:
J.W. Wright b. Josh Epps via submission (guillotine) at 1:29 of Round One
Booker DeRousse b. Coltin Cole via TKO (strikes) at 3:04 of Round Two
Mike Glenn b. Lee Brousseau via TKO (strikes) at 2:00 of Round One
Matt Ricehouse b. Tom Aaron via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Cortez Coleman b. Lucas Lopes via submission (guillotine) at 2:04 of Round One
Patrick Cummins b. Terrell Brown via TKO (strikes) at 2:44 of Round One
Justin Lawrence b. Max Martyniouk via technical unanimous decision (accidental illegal kick) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Wayne Phillips b. Fernando Bettega via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Ovince St. Preux b. Benji Radach via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)
Antonio Silva b. Mike Kyle via TKO (punches) at 2:49 of Round Two
Robbie Lawler b. Matt Lindland via KO (strikes) at :50 of Round One
Paul Daley b. Scott Smith via KO (punch) at 2:09 of Round One
Dan Henderson b. Babalu Sobral via KO (punches) at 1:53 of Round One
