Everett, Washington -- Although the heavyweight affair between Shane Del Rosario and Lolohea Mahe was billed as the main event, all in attendance and those watching on Showtime TV were cognizant that the women`s welterweight title between champion Sarah Kaufman and challenger Roxanne Modafferi was the star attraction on this edition of Strikeforce Challengers. 

It was without question a contrast of styles between the vicious knock out power of Kaufman, and the tactical ground skills of Modafferi. With two take takedowns, and some solid clinch work Modafferi seemingly eked out round one. The second stanza was all Kaufman as she landed a number of telling blows which left Modafferi reeling as she tried to survive the stand up onslaught. Going into the third is was anyone's fight and stayed that way until late in the round. For a second time during the round Modafferi tried to pull guard to avoid the fistic fury of Kaufman, but was unable to escape the gripping power of the Victoria, BC native, who finished the fight with a devastating slam, knocking Modafferi out. A dramatic and explosive finish for the undefeated champion, Sarah Kaufman.

With the crowd still buzzing over the Kaufman victory, Shane Del Rosario had little trouble in the main event as he made short work of relative unknown, Lolohea Mahe. With an array of kicks, knees and left hands, Del Rosario, picked his shots as he systematically dismantled Mahe. The final blows were a left knee to the head followed by two knees to the mid-section which crumpled Mahe leaving referee Anthony Hamlett little choice by to stop the one sided contest.

In other pro action, UFC cast off Mike Kyle looked impressive as he was able to finish off Abongo Humphrey with a rear-naked choke in the second round. Bobby Voelker and Cory Devela put on an entertaining back and forth battle for 15 minutes as Voelker squeaked out a razor close split decision. AMC Pankration standout, Carlos Fodor, opened the televised portion of the card by defeating Thomas Diagne via unanimous decision.

Amateur Results


Wendal Horton def. Keith Mortuiccio by TKO referee stoppage from strikes at 1:43 of R1
John Elam def. Frankie Orr by split decision after R2
Jamen Olney def. Jordon Currie by unanimous decision after R2
Chris Inman def. Quincy Spruill by arm lock at 3:54 of R1
Scott MacDonald def. Doug Kay by rear-naked choke at 2:09 of R1
Drew Brokenshire def. Jordan Macklin by guillotine choke at 2:26 of R1
CJ Marsh def. Taurean Washington by unanimous decision after R2
Brent Knopp def. Ryan Hayes by TKO referee stoppage from strikes at :55 of R1

Pro Results

Carlos Fodor def. Thomas Diagne by unanimous decision after R3
Mike Kyle def. Abongo Humphrey by rear-naked choke at 3:28 of R2
Bobby Voelker def. Cory Devela by split decision after R3
Sarah Kaufman def. Roxanne Modaferri by KO from a slam at 4:45 of R3
Shane Del Rosario def. Lolohea Mahe by TKO referee stoppage from knees at 3:48 of R1