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Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg

The First Major Women's MMA  Main Event in the U.S.

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Inaugural Strikeforce Women's Championship

Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg was in San Jose, California on August 15, 2009.  The event aired live on the Showtime cable network and marked the first time two women headlined a major MMA event.  

Cyborg won via TKO at 4:59 of the 5:00 first round.  After the match, she hugged Carano, and stated in her interview that she had the utmost respect for Carano, and that it was an honor to fight her.

Memorabilia

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Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg event credential.
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Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg event Poster.
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