Results for Strikeforce Evolution from Saturday, December 19, 2009:
Cung Le vs Scott Smith - Scott Smith defeated Cung Le in the third round via knockout. Cung Le dominated the first two rounds with all forms of kicks. Scott Smith held on to the third round where he was able to catch Cung Le with a left hook, followed by several strikes that were able to clearly finish the fight.
Prediction: Cung Le was predicted to win via TKO.
Josh Thomson vs Gilbert Melendez - Gilbert Melendez defeated Josh Thomson after five rounds via unanimous decision. Both fighters landed a number of blows, but Melendez appeared to be the strongest after the five rounds as Josh Thomson’s cross punches appeared to be lazy in later rounds.
Prediction: Josh Thomson is predicted to win via submission.
Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza vs Matt Lindland - Jacare defeated Matt Lindland in the first round via submission (arm triangle). Despite Lindland being able to escape from a text book kimura with rubber like arms, he shortly thereafter fell prey to an arm triangle.
Prediction: Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza is predicted to win via submission.
Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal vs Mike Whitehead - King Mo defeated Mike Whitehead in the first round via knockout. Mike Whitehead had few opportunities to showcase his skills as King Mo made quick work of the much larger opponent.
Prediction: Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal is predicted to win via TKO.
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