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Trevor Prangley vs. Roger Gracie slotted for Jan. 29 Strikeforce event
by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Dec 20, 2010 at 5:00 pm ET
The quickly filling fight card for Strikeforce's Jan. 29 return to Showtime has another addition.
A source close to the organization confirmed with MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that a light-heavyweight bout between Trevor Prangley (23-6-1 MMA, 4-2-1 SF) and Roger Gracie (3-0 MMA, 1-0 SF) is being finalized for the show.
MMARising.com first reported the light-heavyweight matchup.
The currently untitled event takes place at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., which long has been Strikeforce's home base.
Prangley, a South African who's fought at middleweight and light heavyweight for organizations ranging from the UFC to BodogFIGHT, is 6-1-1 since a loss to Jorge Santiago in the finale of Strikeforce's single-night four-man middleweight tourney in 2007. The only loss came to Tim Kennedy, but the 38-year-old Prangley rebounded in September with a split-decision win over Keith Jardine at Shark Fights 13.
Gracie, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt best known for his grappling titles, has fought only occasionally in MMA. However, he recently returned from a two-year layoff and defeated notable Kevin Randleman at "Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery" in May. Now planning to focus more heavily on MMA, the highly touted 29-year-old has an opportunity post a win over a very tough and resilient veteran fighter.
For more on the Jan. 29 Strikeforce event, stay tuned to the MMA Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com
Trevor Prangley vs. Roger Gracie slotted for Jan. 29 Strikeforce event
by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Dec 20, 2010 at 5:00 pm ET
The quickly filling fight card for Strikeforce's Jan. 29 return to Showtime has another addition.
A source close to the organization confirmed with MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that a light-heavyweight bout between Trevor Prangley (23-6-1 MMA, 4-2-1 SF) and Roger Gracie (3-0 MMA, 1-0 SF) is being finalized for the show.
MMARising.com first reported the light-heavyweight matchup.
The currently untitled event takes place at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., which long has been Strikeforce's home base.
Prangley, a South African who's fought at middleweight and light heavyweight for organizations ranging from the UFC to BodogFIGHT, is 6-1-1 since a loss to Jorge Santiago in the finale of Strikeforce's single-night four-man middleweight tourney in 2007. The only loss came to Tim Kennedy, but the 38-year-old Prangley rebounded in September with a split-decision win over Keith Jardine at Shark Fights 13.
Gracie, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt best known for his grappling titles, has fought only occasionally in MMA. However, he recently returned from a two-year layoff and defeated notable Kevin Randleman at "Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery" in May. Now planning to focus more heavily on MMA, the highly touted 29-year-old has an opportunity post a win over a very tough and resilient veteran fighter.
For more on the Jan. 29 Strikeforce event, stay tuned to the MMA Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com
