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Gegard Mousasi vs. Mike Kyle set for 'Strikeforce: Champions' in January

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A light heavyweight showdown between Gegard Mousasi and Mike Kyle is slated for the January ‘Strikeforce: Champions’ card.

Kyle (19-8-1) announced the match-up for the final Strikeforce card in a YouTube video (see below).

The two were formally targeted to fight on three different occasions, however injuries stopped those fights from happening.

Mousasi (32-3-2) was laid out of action for almost a year due to an ACL injury. His last victory was against Ovince St. Preux back in December 2011.

Kyle (19-8-1, 2 NC) last fought in May when he was submitted in 38 seconds against Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante. However, that loss was overturned and ruled a ‘No Contest’due to Cavalcante testing positive for a banned substance after the fight.

“Strikeforce: Champions” is set to take place January 12 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. Check out the expected fight card below.

  • Champ Luke Rockhold vs. Lorenz Larkin – for middleweight title
  • Champ Nate Marquardt vs. Tarec Saffiedine – for welterweight title
  • Daniel Cormier vs. Dion Staring
  • Gegard Mousasi vs. Mike Kyle*
  • Ryan Couture vs. K.J. Noons*
  • Pat Healy vs. TBA*
* –  Not officially announced
http://youtu.be/vafudwpazO4
(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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Jeremy Brand is an experienced MMA writer and columnist. He is the founder of MMASucka.com, and has represented the company with media credentials at many mixed martial arts fights. Jeremy is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, training in BC, Canada.

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