Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum explained

Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum
Date:	June 26, 2010
Venue:	HP Pavilion
Attendance:	11,757 ^[1]
Gate:	$1,066,739
City:	San Jose, California, United States

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.^[2]

Background

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 Vítor Ribeiro, and will be replaced.^[3] Pat Healy ended up facing Thomson.

M-1 Global fighter Magomed Shikhshabekov was scheduled to face American Kickboxing Academy fighter Ron Keslar.^[4] However, Shikhshabekov was forced off the card due to visa issues, and was replaced by Chris Cope.^[5]

The event drew an estimated 492,000 viewers on Showtime.^[6]

Reported payout

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.^[7]

• Fabrício Werdum: $100,000 (no win bonus) def. Fedor Emelianenko: $400,000
• Cung Le: $100,000 (no win bonus) def. Scott Smith: $55,000
• Cris Cyborg: $35,000 ($15,000 win bonus plus $5,000 champion bonus) def. Jan Finney: $6,000
• Josh Thomson: $60,000 (no win bonus) def. Pat Healy: $8,000
• Chris Cope: $3,000 ($1,000 win bonus) def. Ron Keslar: $1,500
• Bret Bergmark: $3,000 ($1,500 win bonus) def. Vagner Rocha: $2,500
• Yancy Medeiros: $8,000 ($4,000 win bonus) def. Gareth Joseph: $2,000
• Bobby Stack: $2,800 ($1,500 win bonus) def. Derrick Burnsed: $2,000

Notes

Strikeforce commentator, former UFC Light Heavyweight champion, and former King of Pancrase, Frank Shamrock announced his retirement from Mixed Martial Arts at this event.^[8]

See also

• Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)
• List of Strikeforce champions
• List of Strikeforce events
• 2010 in Strikeforce

Notes and References

1. Web site: Strikeforce officially draws 11,757 attendance, $1 million gate for "Fedor vs. Werdum". mmajunkie.com. 2010-06-28. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100630104725/http://mmajunkie.com/news/19727/strikeforce-officially-draws-11757-attendance-1-million-gate-for-fedor-vs-werdum.mma. 2010-06-30.
2. Web site: Strikeforce.com: FEDOR RETURNS JUNE 26 LIVE ON SHOWTIME. strikeforce.com. 2010-06-26.
3. Web site: JOSH THOMSON PLANS JUNE 26 ON FEDOR FIGHT CARD. mmaweekly.com. 2010-05-13.
4. Web site: M-1 Global: Ron Keslar vs. Magomed Shikshabekov added to "Fedor vs. Rogers". mmajunkie.com. 2010-06-03.
5. Web site: Magomed Shikshabekov Out of Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum Due to Visa Problems. bloodyelbow.com. 2010-06-21.
6. Web site: Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum | MMA Event.
7. Web site: "Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum" fighter salaries: Emelianenko tops $789K payroll. 2010-06-28.
8. Web site: 2010-07-03 . Frank Shamrock's MMA legacy stretches beyond the cage - Josh Gross - SI.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20100703060441/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/josh_gross/06/29/shamrock/index.html?section=si_latest . 2010-07-03 . 2022-10-17 .