Today became date of debut fights in UFC of two former wrestlers of Strikeforce is known. Tim Kennedy will battle to Roger Gracie on the average weight on July 6 within the UFC 162 tournament.
31-year-old Brazilian Roger Gracie carried out the last fight on January 12, 2013 on the last Strikeforce — Marquardt vs tournament. Saffiedine where won a victory delivery (suffocation by a triangle) over Anthony Smith in the second round. In total on Roger's account of 6 victories (the 5th delivery, 1 decision) and only 1 defeat by a knockout.
33-year-old Tim Kennedy carried out the fight also on the Strikeforce — Marquardt vs tournament. Saffiedine. Then Kennedy forced to give up Trevor Smith from suffocating reception (guillotine) in the third round. In total on Kennedy's account of 15 victories (5 KO/TKO, 8 delivery, the 2nd decision) and 4 defeats (1 KO/TKO, 3 decision).