Strikeforce Results: Frank Shamrock vs. Phil 'NYBA' Baroni


Date: 06/23 3:49 AM
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Written by Stevie J

Updates from the MMA shows taking place last night, including an impressive and decisive result in the war between 'The New York Badass' Phil Baroni and Frank Shamrock! All results courtesy of the www.Sherdog.com website.


Strikeforce & Elite XC: "Shamrock vs. Baroni" - June 22nd, 2007 in San Jose, CA.

* Seth Kleinbeck d. Sam Spengler at 2:55 of R2 via TKO.
* Chris Cariaso d. Anthony Figueroa via unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27, 29-28.
* Rex Richards d. Ray Seraille via KO at just 34 seconds of R1.
* Luke Stewart d. Jason Von Flue via TKO at 2:17 of R3.
* Mike Pyle d. Aaron Wetherspoon via unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27, 29-27.
* Nik Theotikos d. Nikk Covert via DEVESTATING KO at 1:13 of R1. EMT's take him out on a stretcher but he appears to be OK.
* James Edson Berto d. Victor Valenzuela via submission to heel hook at 0:47 of R1.
* Paul Buentello d. Carter Williams via KO at 0:10 of R2 with a strong uppercut to the right eye.
* Murilo 'Ninja' Rua d. Joey Villasenor at 1:05 of R2 when the ref stops it due to unanswered strikes, making Rua the EXC middleweight champion.
* Josh Thomson d. Nick Gonzalez at 1:42 of R1 via rear naked choke tapout.
* Cung Le d. Tony Fryklund at 0:25 of R3 via a right hand and a strong body kick to finish him off.
* Frank Shamrock d. Phil Baroni via choke when Baroni refuses to tap and goes out cold. Shamrock had clocked him in the first round but Baroni survived. Said to be an outstanding, awesome fight! Shamrock is the new Strikeforce middleweight champion.
* Paul Daley d. Duane Ludwig via KO at 0:42 of R2.

For those who missed the live event but have Showtime, there will be a free replay of the matches shown on PPV in about a week. Check your local listings.



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