MMA Live Looks Back at Cyborg, Forward to UFC 102

MMA Live takes a look at the aftermath of Strikeforce "Carano vs Cyborg." In addition, an update on Lesnar vs Carwin, Chuck Liddell on Dancing with the Stars, and a comprehensive preview of UFC 102.

Cris Cyborg "Carano vs Cyborg" Post-Fight Interview on Showtime

Cris "Cyborg" Santos speaks with Showtime after the fight at Strikeforce "Carano vs. Cyborg" on Saturday night. Cyborg walked away with the first Strikeforce 145-pound women's divisional title.

Strikeforce "Carano vs. Cyborg" Exceeds Attendance Target

Besides the fights maybe going a little too fast, there really wasn't much for Strikeforce officials to complain about at Saturday night's "Carano vs. Cyborg" event in San Jose, Calif.

Cris "Cyborg" Santos proved herself one of the most dominant women fighters in the world by taking out the "face of women's MMA," Gina Carano, as the bell sounded to end the opening round. In the process, she captured the first ever Strikeforce women's 145-pound championship.

With exciting finishes from beginning to end on the Showtime telecast, Strikeforce officials also had to be pleased with the attendance. "Carano vs. Cyborg" drew 13,524 spectators, according to the promotion. That was slightly better than they had anticipated.

"We're scheduled to do 10-12,000. That's what we were anticipating," said Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker earlier in the week.

Official numbers will come later from the California State Athletic Commission, but if they're anywhere near the 13,524 number, Strikeforce officials will surely be pleased.

Spike TV To Show UFC 100 Bouts, Countering Strikeforce

PRESS RELEASE:

Spike TV will present a special cable telecast of some of the most exciting bouts from UFC 100, one of the biggest nights in the history of mixed martial arts, on Saturday, August 15 at 10:00pm-12:30am ET/PT. Featuring Brock Lesnar's coronation as heavyweight king and Dan Henderson's must-see knockout over Michael Bisping, the Spike TV telecast marks the first time that bouts from this landmark event will be televised off of Pay-Per-View.

Emanating from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV on July 11, 2009, UFC 100 was a milestone event in the 16-year history of the UFC organization. The Spike TV telecast of UFC 100* includes the following fights:

Heavyweight Championship Bout
Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir

Middleweights
Dan Henderson vs. Michael Bisping

Middleweights
Alan Belcher vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama

Light Heavyweights
Stephan Bonnar vs. Mark Coleman

Lightweights
Shannon Gurgerty vs. Matt Grice

Light Heavyweights
Jon Jones vs. Jake O'Brien

*(due to time constraints- not all fights from UFC 100 can be shown)

Strikeforce "Carano vs. Cyborg" Official Weigh-in Videos

Check out complete coverage of the Strikeforce "Carano vs. Cyborg" weigh-ins courtesy of Sho Sports:

Gina Carano post weigh-ins:

Cris Cyborg post weigh-ins:

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