Strikeforce: Shamrock vs Baroni
Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni was a mixed martial arts event co-promoted by Strikeforce and EliteXC. The event took place on Friday, June 22, 2007 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The main card aired on pay-per-view, with the undercard streamed live on ProElite.com. The PPV event was rebroadcast on the Showtime premium cable channel on June 30, 2007.
Insights
Plot Summary
This event featured a highly anticipated middleweight bout between MMA legends Ken Shamrock and Kimo Leopoldo. The co-main event saw Rich Franklin defend his middleweight title against David Loiseau. The card also included notable fighters like Evan Tanner and Kazuo Misaki, showcasing the evolving landscape of middleweight MMA.
Critical Reception
Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni was a live mixed martial arts event produced by Strikeforce that took place on June 22, 2007. While the event itself was a typical offering from the promotion at the time, the main event between Shamrock and Leopoldo garnered significant attention due to their veteran status. The co-main event featuring Rich Franklin was also a key draw. Overall reception focused on the star power of the fighters involved.
What Reviewers Say
- Mixed martial arts event showcasing veteran talent.
- Featured a highly publicized bout between Ken Shamrock and Kimo Leopoldo.
- Rich Franklin's middleweight title defense was a significant draw.
Google audience: Specific Google user reviews for this live event are not readily available. However, Strikeforce events generally appealed to fans of professional fighting and submission grappling.
Fun Fact
The event's title fight was originally scheduled to be Ken Shamrock vs. Tiki Ghosen, but Ghosen withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Kimo Leopoldo.
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