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Aaron Rosa and Rafael Cavalcante battled mixed martial arts style at Strikeforce Challengers which was televised on Showtime.

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Kerry Vera from San Diego, CA exits the cage as she defeats Kim Couture by TKO, technical knockout.

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Kevin Casey from Los Angeles celebrates his victory over Chad Vance at Showtime's MMA Strikeforce Challengers held at Memorial Hall.

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Fighting in a locked cage, Mike Chandler from St. Louis and Rich Bouphanouvong from Independence battle it out during Showtime's MMA Strikeforce Challengers at Memorial Hall.

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While Gary Tapasua fights Darryl Cobb, his brother, Afa, shouts encouragement and instruction in Samoan from the sideline.

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While the hometown crowd was behind him, Rudy Bears was defeated by Tyron Woodley from St. Louis.

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Mike Chandler from St. Louis gets his hands taped up before his mixed martial arts bout with Rich Bouphanouvong from Independence.

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One of the medical staff displays s a Q-Tip which was used to dress Kim Couture's fight injuries.

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Rudy Bears from Kansas City, MO fought Tryon Woodley from St. Louis at Strikeforce Challenders.

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Kim Couture tries to recover after being knocked out by Kerry Vera.

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Kim Couture tries to recover after she was knocked out by Kerry Vera.

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Medical staff attends to Kim Couture's injuries after she lost her bout with Kerry Vera by TKO.

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Kerry Vera delivers a devestating right as she knocks her out Kim "Sugar Free" Couture at Showtime's MMA Strikeforce Challengers at Memorial Hall.

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Kerry Vera and Kim Couture grapple during their mixed matial arts bout at Memorial Hall.

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Kim Couture focuses on Kerry Vera during their mixed martial arts bout.

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Erik Apple is still groggy as he's checked by the medical staff at Strikeforce Challengers.

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Before stepping into the cage, Kim "Sugar Free" Couture takes a moment to focus on her bout with Kerry Vera/

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Erik Apple is attending to by medical staff after he was defeated by technical knockout by Bobby Voelker.

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Bobby Voelker from Kansas City, MO takes a hard kick from Erik Apple during their televised bout on Showtime.

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Bobby Voelker from Kansas City, MO with a 20-7 record grapples and punches Erik Apple from Newport Beach, CA with a 10-1 record as Voelker wins the bout.

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In mixed martial arts, the fighters battle with their fists and legs.

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Fighters enter the arena in a wash of light as they make their way to the cage.

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Rafael Cavalcante from Rio de Janerio, Brazil prepares for a thundering kick from San Antonio's Aaron Rosa.

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Aaron Rosa from San Antonio gets hit with a powerful right hand from Rafael Cavalcante from Rio de Janerio, Brazil at Memorial Hall.

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Aaron Rosa mentally prepared himself before stepping into the cage to fight his opponent.

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Chad Vance from Iowa is prepared by the trainer before he steps into the cage.

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Lee Gibson from Kansas City, MO and Joe Wilk from Manhattan, KS fought an undercard fight at Strikeforce Challengers at Memorial Hall.

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Lee Gibson from Kansas City, MO and Joe Wilk from Manhattan, KS fought at Strikeforce Challengers at Memorial Hall.

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Nick Nolte from Overland Park take a drink between rounds during the 4th undercard fight at Strikeforce Challengers.

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Gary Tapasua takes a hard right from Darryl Cobb during their undercard fight at Strikeforce Challengers.

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Mike Chandler from St. Louis and Rich Bouphanouvong from Independence grappled in the second undercard fight at Memorial Hall.

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Mike Chandler from St. Louis gives Rich Bouphanouvong from Independence a strong right during their bout at Strikeforce Challengers.

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Dominic Brown from Oak Grove and Lucas Lopes from Columbia fought in the first undercard fight.

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