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“Thoroughbred” Jay Hieron (15-4) picked up the Strikeforce welterweight strap in a five-round UD over The Ultimate Fighter alum “JT Money” Jesse Taylor (8-3) on the undercard at Strikeforce in San Jose Friday.

The Pit 205-pound prospect, former kickboxer Scott Lighty (5-0) TKO’d Mike Cook (7-7) on the undercard at Strikeforce in San Jose Friday. The referee stepped in to end the beating at 2:05 of the first round.

The fight night opened with lightweight Alexander Trevino (5-0) remaining undefeated by tapping out Isaiah Hill (3-6-1) in a keylock at 3:56 of round one.

Read More About Jay Hieron Takes Title, The Pit’s Scott Lighty, Lightweight Alexander Trevino Remain Undefeated at Strikeforce…

Strikeforce light heavyweight champion “Babalu” Renato Sobral (31-8) and challenger “Dreamcatcher” Gegard Mousasi (21-2-1) made the 205-pound weight limit for their title fight in San Jose Saturday with pounds to spare.

Defending champion “Babalu” weighed 201 pounds while challenging prospect Mousasi weighed 204 pounds.

Heavyweight UFC cast-off “Vai Cavalo” Fabricio Werdum (11-4-1) weighed 228 pounds. His late replacement opponent, American Kickboxing Academy’s “MAK” Mike Kyle (11-6-1), weighed 219 pounds.

Read More About “Babalu” Sobral, Gegard Mousasi Make Weight For Strikeforce Title Fight, Fabricio Werdum Svelte At 228 Pounds…

Undefeated Wilson Reis (5-0) earned a longer introduction Friday night in Santa Ynez, north of Los Angeles, with a UD over Brian Caraway (9-3): undefeated EliteXC Bantamweight Champion Wilson Reis.

Reis earned the title over three head-to-head rounds versus strong and crafty Cullum.

Reis took Cullum down repeatedly, but was unable to cinch a submission through Cullum’s defense.

Cullum landed several strikes; but, Reis’s takedowns and ground aggression convinced the judges.

Shane DelRosario (5-0) notched another stoppage in his belt in a second-round TKO of Carl Seumanutafa (4-1) at 1:07.

Read More About Reis Earns EliteXC Title, Lighty Continues MMA Success While Malaipet Falls Again…