Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Analysis and Predictions of Main Card Action

Semifinal action continues in the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix live from Cincinnati, Ohio, at the US Bank Arena on Saturday, September 10.The winner between Josh Barnett and Sergei Kharitonov will challenge the victor of Antonio Silva and Daniel …

Semifinal action continues in the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix live from Cincinnati, Ohio, at the US Bank Arena on Saturday, September 10.

The winner between Josh Barnett and Sergei Kharitonov will challenge the victor of Antonio Silva and Daniel Cormier in the championship match.

Additional action includes a middleweight championship fight between current champion Ronaldo Souza and challenger Luke Rockhold.

In light heavyweight action, former Strikeforce champion Muhammed Lawal will enter the cage against jiu-jitsu wizard Daniel Gracie, as he drops down from the heavyweight division.

Rounding out the night’s main card action, Pat Healy takes on Maximo Blanco in the lightweight division.

Please follow along as I dissect and predict each victor.

Enjoy the fights.

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