5 Great MMA Photos at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva from Esther Lin of All Elbows

Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva was an amazing event and it kicked off the Strikeforce World Grand Prix: Heavyweight Tournament. There were some surprises from the fall of the Last Emperor to the announcement that Gina Carano is going to make a return in 2011. To recap it all, here are some amazing photos from Esther Lin of All Elbows.

1. “Bigfoot” Silva celebrating his win against the legend, Fedor!

2. Fedor Emelianenko vs. Antonio Silva set to square off!

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5 Results for Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva

It looks to be an end of an era with Fedor Emelianenko suffering his second straight loss to Antonio Silva. When they say anything can happen in a tournament, believe it. The Strikeforce World Grand Prix: Heavyweight Tournament did just that today. Are you still excited about the tournament after the Fedor loss? I know I am.

1. The Last Emperor falls — an end of an era?

From the beginning, you knew this was going to be a great fight. The back and forth between Fedor and Bigfoot was exciting, and I was literally at the edge of my seat. Then came the second round. It was all down hill for Fedor from there. After a misfire with his overhand right, he was taken down and he never got up until after the round ended. When he got up, you could see the work Silva put on Fedor. It wasn’t good. I couldn’t believe Fedor survived.

After the second round, the the confusion ensued. Note to Strikeforce — please be more professional during these type of situations and the let us know what’s going on. Anyways, doctor stoppage ends the fight and may have ended an era.

2. Sergei Kharitonov shows the world why he’s the Dark Horse

People are talking about Fedor retiring, but the real talks of retirement should be directed toward Andrei Arlovski. Sergei Kharitonov literally showed the world why he’s in the tournament, and after the loss of Fedor — he’s the last Russian hope in the tourney. I loved the calm aggression he brought to the table and once he saw an opening on Arlovski, he poured it on. He landed some heavy shots on Arlovski — I don’t see him coming back after that loss.

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I don’t care what they’re saying. Fedor was still one of the best of his time, and like he said — “Maybe it’s time to leave.” If true, thus ends an era.

I don’t care what they’re saying. Fedor was still one of the best of his time, and like he said — “Maybe it’s time to leave.” If true, thus ends an era.