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Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum

Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum
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A poster or logo for Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum.
Information
Promotion Strikeforce
Date June 26, 2010
Venue HP Pavilion
City San Jose, California, United States
Attendance 11,757
Total gate $1,066,739
Event chronology
Strikeforce: Los Angeles Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum Strikeforce: Houston

Strikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce in association with M-1 Global on June 26, 2010 at HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.

Josh Thomson was originally set to face Lyle Beerbohm at this event. On May 21, Thomson announced that Beerbohm was injured in his previous fight with Vitor Ribeiro, and will be replaced.Pat Healy ended up facing Thomson.

M-1 Global fighter Magomed Shikhshabekov was scheduled to face American Kickboxing Academy fighter Ron Keslar. However, Shikhshabekov was forced off the card due to visa issues, and was replaced by Chris Cope.

The event drew an estimated 492,000 viewers on Showtime.


The following is a list of fighter salaries as provided by the California State Athletic Commission. The figures do not include deductions for items such as insurance, licenses and taxes. Additionally, the figures do not include money paid by sponsors, which can often be a substantial portion of a fighter's income.

Strikeforce commentator, former UFC Light Heavyweight champion, and former King of Pancrase, Frank Shamrock announced his retirement from Mixed Martial Arts at this event.


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