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[methdxman]

Anyone know if this will be on TV live? Thanks.

[coffee]

PREDICTIONS FOR the Heavyweight Grand Prix quarterfinal bout:
Russia
Fedor Emelianenko
vs.
Brazil
Antonio Silva

Fedor wins via submission (arm bar, from guard...yes Silva is a legit HW BJJ BB...but anyone can get "caught")

* Heavyweight Grand Prix quarterfinal bout:
Belarus
Andrei Arlovski
vs.
Russia
Sergei Kharitonov



Sergei wins via KO (liver shot)

[coffee]

Sergei Kharitonov won...via tko

Silva beat Fedor...ref stoppage after Round 2...due to Fedor swollen eye...round 2 ended with Fedor applying an Achilles lock...Silva didn't look to be in any trouble...Round 1 was a close one, both fighters dominated, Round 2 was dominated by Silva... Silva weighed 280 lbs during the fight, his size and reach advantage, played a key role...

[rumdiary]

As a long time Fedor fan I was sad to see him go out like this. I hope he keeps with what he said and retires. I would hate to see him go out like Cro Cop. Sergei looked good, but it was only against Arlovski. Still lots of interesting matchups. This should be an easy one for Overeem at this point. He would maul Silva.

[coffee]

rumdiary...I agree, I hope Fedor does stick to his word. It seems as though he has lost his passion for the sport over the years...maybe not his passion, but his focus and competitive nature seems to be have vanished right around the time he began actively and openly promoting his faith (Russian orthodox Christianity), he began to wear the cross and publically speak of his faith and his relationship to it. Of course, there ain't nothing wrong with anyone openly and actively practicing and promoting their faith...but I question as to whether this may have in any way shifted his perspective as a "fighter". Do you recall how he now answers most questions pertaining to his plans (both in fight strategies and in general) by simply stating that, "it is up to God" or "by the grace of God".

Bottom line: He's an amazing fighter, he's reached his peak in the fight game...he has nothing left to prove to the North American market. Retire now....and pursue other goals.

'Reem is the best overall striker in this series. His only real equalizers are the extremely well rounded fighter Josh Barnett and Werdum...for his world class grappling.

[rumdiary]

With the first round of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix in the books, April 9 had become the focus for the other half of the quarterfinals, but it now appears that fans will have to wait a little longer to see who will be squaring off with Antonio Silva and Sergei Kharitonov.

Sherdog.com learned today via sources close to the promotion that Strikeforce is planning to run its previously scheduled April date in California, and that the two remaining quarterfinal bouts will most likely be pushed off the card.

A fight between Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez and Japanese slugger Tatsuya Kawajiri is expected to comprise one of the top two spots on the bill, while welterweight champion Nick Diaz is expected to fill the other slot against a yet-to-be-named opponent.

Speaking with Sherdog.com, Diaz�s manager and trainer Cesar Gracie said he was not sure which way the promotion was leaning, but that at least a couple different fighters were under consideration, including Paul Daley -- who fights Deep veteran Yuya Shirai next weekend in the UK -- and Tyron Woodley.

�I don�t know if (Daley) is willing to take the fight,� said Gracie. �I know Strikeforce is hoping to do the fight but he has to win his fight, come out healthy and then he has to accept the fight.�

Gracie also mentioned the possibility of highly-regarded prospect Tyron Woodley as an alternate opponent, but Woodley�s manager Sam Spira told Sherdog.com that any talk of his client taking such a big fight on less than eight weeks notice �was a bit premature.�

Gracie also raised concerns about Diaz fighting on short notice, but was clear that his charge is not likely to turn down a bout with either Daley or Woodley.

�It is a little bit of a short notice but you know how Nick is,� said Gracie. �I don�t think he will have a problem being ready to go by then.�

Heavyweight Grand Prix participant Josh Barnett was contacted for comment on his fight being pushed back and the former UFC champion said it was the first he had heard of the change in schedule.

�I don�t really have anything to say about it,� said Barnett, �I have not heard anything from the promotion yet.�

Barnett said he has been preparing with an April 9 date in mind, but that he would just have to adjust his training to ensure he was in peak condition whenever he eventually steps in the cage with Brett Rogers.

Strikeforce Matchmaker Rich Chou offered no comment when contacted Monday evening. Promotion CEO Scott Coker has not yet replied to requests for confirmation.

[rumdiary]

Fedor now says he won't retire and that he will return to the tournament if there is an injury.

Dana White has picked Barnett to win the tournament, saying Werdum will sub Overeem and that Barnett is too strong for Werdum.

[sadguy]

apparently fedor wants to enter a sambo tournament this month.

[rumdiary]

I wonder if holding the next event in Japan has anything to do with Josh Barnett.

[sadguy]

it has to be since i think he didn't even apply for his license in california.

[abracadaver]

http://www.mma-tv.net/ for free live MMA streams.

[abracadaver]

http://myp2p.eu/ also

[rumdiary]

New line up for the April 9th card

Strikeforce Lightweight Championship
Gilbert Melendez vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri

Strikeforce Welterweight Championship
Nick Diaz vs. Paul Daley

Gegard Mousasi vs. Mike Kyle

* - KJ Noons vs. TBA
*-Shinya Aoki vs. TBA


* - Rumored