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Strikeforce Scores Big
Event Shatters Live Gate Records In Washington State |
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TACOMA, Washington -With a live audience of 7,089 at Tacoma Dome on February 23rd, "Strikeforce At The Dome" surpassed the dollar amount grossed by any boxing, mixed martial arts or kickboxing gate in Washington State history, Strikeforce officials said.
"It's an honor that the people in the Tacoma and Seattle area welcomed us with such open arms our first time there," said Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker. "The public's embracement of the event is evidence of its hunger to see a big mixed martial arts fight card live as well as its true understanding of the sport."
During the live HDNet telecast of "Strikeforce At The Dome," fans witnessed the transformation of Cory "The One" Devela (8-1) from local hero to national star as the 23-year-old Bonney Lake, Washington native and former junior college wrestling standout stopped Joe "Diesel" Riggs (27-10) with a textbook judo throw that rendered the far more experienced competitor on his back and unable to continue the contest.
Former UFC and K-1 North America Champion, Maurice Smith (74-20-4), also shined in front of his hometown fans as he quickly submitted fellow kickboxing legend, Rick "The Jet" Roufus (57-8) with an armlock at the 1:53 mark of the fight's opening round.Show comments (0) - Add comments to this article: |
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