Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields

Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields was a mixed martial arts event held by the MMA organization Strikeforce. It was held in St. Louis, Missouri on June 6, 2009. The event drew an estimated 275,000 viewers on Showtime.[2]

Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields
The poster for Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields
Information
PromotionStrikeforce
DateJune 6, 2009
VenueScottrade Center
CitySt. Louis, Missouri
Attendance8,867[1]
Event chronology
Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg

Background

Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion Alistair Overeem injured his hand and was unable to fight at this event.[3] He was replaced by Andrei Arlovski.

Renato Sobral was scheduled to face Rafael Cavalcante, but after suffering an injury, was replaced by Mike Kyle.[4]

Results
Main Card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Catchweight (180 lb) Jake Shields def. Robbie Lawler Submission (guillotine choke) 1 2:02
Heavyweight Brett Rogers def. Andrei Arlovski TKO (punches) 1 0:22
Catchweight (180 lb) Nick Diaz def. Scott Smith Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 1:41
Welterweight Joe Riggs def. Phil Baroni Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Mike Kyle def. Rafael Cavalcante KO (punches) 2 4:05
Preliminary Card
Light Heavyweight Mike Whitehead def. Kevin Randleman Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Catchweight (175 lb) Jesse Finney def. Josh Bumgarner Submission (kimura) 1 1:55
Middleweight Lucas Lopes def. Scott Ventimiglia Disqualification (illegal knee) 1 3:26
Welterweight Tyron Woodley def. Sal Woods Submission (Brabo choke) 1 4:20
Light Heavyweight Booker DeRousse def. James Wade TKO (punches) 1 4:06
Lightweight Pat Benson def. Dave Cochran Submission (armbar) 1 2:42

    See also

    References
    1. "Strikeforce expects return to St. Louis, further eastern expansion in near future". MMAjunkie.
    2. "Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields | MMA Event".
    3. "MMA Insider Blog - MMAWEEKLY - Mixed Martial Arts & UFC News, Rumors, Videos, Photos, Rankings & more". www.mmaweekly.com. Archived from the original on 2009-05-21.
    4. John Morgan. "Strikeforce: Hamman out; "Feijao" vs. Kyle likely for June 6 prelims". MMAjunkie.
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