Strikeforce

Strikeforce Challengers 8

Completed Moda Center, Portland, United States 6 bouts

Key takeaways

  • Matt Lindland beat Kevin Casey by knockout in the main event.
  • Tyron Woodley beat Nathan Coy by split decision in the co-main event.
  • Two of the six results came early: two knockouts.
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Main card

ML ✓

Matt Lindland vs Kevin Casey

Knockout R3 3:41
KC
Nathan Coy

Nathan Coy vs Tyron Woodley

Split decision R3 5:00
Tyron Woodley ✓
BV

Bobby Voelker vs Roger Bowling

Unanimous decision R3 1:38
RB ✓
Tarec Saffiedine ✓

Tarec Saffiedine vs Nate Moore

Knockout R2 1:21
NM
PH ✓

Pat Healy vs Bryan Travers

Unanimous decision R3 5:00
BT
PE ✓

Pro Escobedo vs Jason Sharp

Unanimous decision R3 5:00
JS
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Results

Main and co-main events

Matt Lindland beat Kevin Casey by knockout at 3:41 of round three in the main event of Strikeforce Challengers 8 at the Moda Center in Portland. In the co-main event, Tyron Woodley beat Nathan Coy by split decision after three rounds.

How the card was decided

Across the six bouts that produced a result, two ended by knockout and four on the judges' scorecards — two stoppages in six fights. One of the four decisions divided the judges.

Finishes and fight times

The quickest finish belonged to Tarec Saffiedine, who stopped Nate Moore at 1:21 of round two. The longest was Matt Lindland's knockout of Kevin Casey, 13 minutes and 41 seconds in. End to end, the six fights filled one hour and 17 minutes of cage time.

Countries, weight classes and broadcast

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