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Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson Weigh Ins Complete

All fighters make weight for Strikeforce event in Columbus

 

Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson is official with all fighter making weight tonight for Saturday night's event. The weigh-ins were held at the Arnold Sports Classic at the Columbus Convention Center next to Nationwide Arena, the home of tomorrow night's fights.

The event features two world title fights as Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante takes on MMA legend Dan Henderson for the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship and champ Marloes Coenen faces Liz Carmouche for the Strikeforce Women's Welterweight title. Also on the Showtime-televised portion of the fight card are Tim Kennedy vs. Melvin Manhoef in a middleweight battle and Billy Evangelista vs. Jorge Masvidal in a lightweight battle.

The preliminary card for Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson features 11 Ohio-based fighters headed by welterweight prospect Roger Bowling facing Josh Thornburg. Along with Bowling, another Cincinnati-based fighter will be on the card as Jorge Gurgel faces Columbus' Billy Vaughan. Cleveland KO artist Brian "The Predator" Rogers looks for his 6th straight 1st round KO as he faces Cincinnati's Ian Rammel. In addition, Jason Freeman takes on Jason Riley, Mitch Whitsel faces Marc Cofer and J.P. Felty faces John Kuhner. We are also pleased to report that our friends at Intimidation Clothing will be sponsoring five of those fighters including Bowling, Rogers, Vaughan, Freeman and Whitesel. Intimidation is a Ohio-based MMA apparel & gear company with strong ties throughout the Midwest USA.

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Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson weigh-in results:

MAIN CARD

  • Champ Rafael Cavalcante (204.5) vs. Dan Henderson (204.5) – light heavyweight title
  • Champ Marloes Coenen (135) vs. Liz Carmouche (134) – women's welterweight title
  • Tim Kennedy (186) vs. Melvin Manhoef (185)
  • Billy Evangelista (155.5) vs. Jorge Masvidal (155)

PRELIMINARY CARD

  • Roger Bowling (170) vs. Josh Thornburg (170)
  • Billy Vaughan (152.5) vs. Jorge Gurgel (155)
  • Jason Freeman (221.5) vs. Jason Riley (259)
  • Ian Rammel (180.5) vs. Brian Rogers (184.5)
  • Marc Cofer (185) vs. Mitch Whitesel (182.5)
  • J.P. Felty (170.5) vs. John Kuhner (170.5)

 

Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Hendo Weigh In Photos

Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante, the reigning Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion

Dan Henderson, the challenger for Feijao's 205 pound belt

Feijao vs. Henderson

Marloes Coenen, the reigning Strikeforce Women's Welterweight Champion

Liz Carmouche, the challenger for Coenen's 135 pound belt

Melvin Manhoef vs. Tim Kennedy

Jorge Masvidal vs. Billy Evangelista

"Relentless" Roger Bowling

Billy Vaughan vs. Jorge Gurgel

Ian Rammel vs. Brian Rogers

Jason "Freebird" Freeman