The second fight on tonight's Showtime broadcast is Josh Thornburg vs. James Terry. Thornburg is a Nick Diaz protege while Terry is coached by former middleweight champion Cung Le.
Strikeforce Challengers 15 Results: Josh Thornburg Knocked Out By James Terry
ROUND 1 - Thornburg starts in the southpaw position. Right hand lands for Thornburg after a double jab. Head kick misses for Terry. Outside leg kick to the lead leg of Thornburg. Right hand just misses for Terry again. Terry seems to be finding his range as right hands and kicks seem to all be finding the mark. Right hand foillowed by a left both land for Terry. Outside leg kicks and right hands land. And then a MONSTER right hand lands for Terry putting Thornburg to sleep. That’s the fight, folks. It was timed beautifully off of Thornburg’s jab.
After the replay on Showtime, it’s clear the stoppage was justified.
Strikeforce Challengers 15 Results: James Terry defeated Josh Thornburg by referee stoppage at 4:38 of round 1.
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