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Sorting out the top of the Strikeforce Divisions

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Let’s play a little game; now it’s not as cool as 52 card pick up but it is very similar in nature, it’s called “sorting out the top of the Strikeforce divisions”.

The Aftermath of Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine

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The dust has settled from Saturday’s Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine card in Las Vegas and despite some questionable decisions from the judges and referee’s, the fighters put on a show for the fans in attendance. Things started out with four undercard bouts premiering on Showtime Extreme which lead into the night’s five card main event on Showtime.

Four Welterweights look to earn Title shot at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine

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With the exodus of the Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz to the UFC last year the promotion was left with a hole in the division. Now that Strikeforce and Showtime have a new deal for 2012 the first order of business is to fill the vacant welterweight and light heavyweight champions. To get there though they’ll need to find some number one contenders in each division.

Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine Weigh-in Pictures

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From the HRH Lounge inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino today was the Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine weigh-ins. The small lounge was jam packed with fans that were all standing huddled up around the media area directly in front on the stage.  All but one fighter made weight on their first attempt with Nah-Shon Burrell needing an extra hour to drop the extra pound.

Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine Bold Predictions

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The first Strikeforce event of the year kicks off the 2012 year for ZUFFA with Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine live from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. After the promotions was saved by a late new deal with Showtime, the promotion looks to re-build and re-tool.

The Betting Corner: Strikeforce Rockhold vs. Jardine

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While the Strikeforce/Zuffa/Showtime love triangle is still playing out before our eyes, we’re treated to a great night of action, complete with title fights and rising MMA stars. I have to admit, this isn’t going to be an easy card to turn a hearty profit on, but if you line up your parlays just right, you can still walk away a winner here.