Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello

Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello was a mixed martial arts event held on October 7, 2006. The event was held by Strikeforce and took place at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California.

Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello
The poster for Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello
PromotionStrikeforce
DateOctober 7, 2006
VenueSave Mart Center
CityFresno, California, United States
Attendance4,437
Event chronology
Strikeforce: Revenge Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello Strikeforce: Triple Threat

Background

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This event featured the MMA debut of future UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez.

Wesley Correira was scheduled to fight Ruben Villareal at the event[1] but withdrew for medical reasons and thus the bout was scrapped.[2]

Results

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Main Card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Paul Buentello def. David Abbott KO (Punch) 1 0:43
Lightweight Josh Thomson def. Duane Ludwig Submission (Guillotine Choke) 2 4:36
Light Heavyweight Trevor Prangley def. Anthony Ruiz Submission (Armbar) 1 4:42
Heavyweight Cain Velasquez def. Jesse Fujarczyk TKO (Punches) 1 1:58
Preliminary card
Welterweight Jason Von Flue def. Eric Wray Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) 2 2:22
Lightweight Casey Olson def. Bobby Sanchez Submission (Guillotine Choke) 1 1:58
Lightweight Philip Perez def. Brandon Shuey Submission (Triangle Choke) 1 1:28
Heavyweight Mike Cook def. Carlton Jones Submission (Punches) 2 2:03
Middleweight Sam Spengler def. Frank Megallon TKO (Punches) 1 2:38
Middleweight Luke Stewart def. Jeremiah Metcalf Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1 2:29

See also

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