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''Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier'' was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce (mixed martial arts), Strikeforce. It took place on May 19, 2012, at the HP Pavilion at San Jose, HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. Background Nate Marquardt was expected to fight Tyron Woodley at this event for the vacant List of Strikeforce champions#Welterweight Championship, Strikeforce Welterweight Championship. It instead took place at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy, where Marquardt won the title by fourth-round knockout. Results Heavyweight Grand Prix Bracket ** = Replacement References External linksBleacher Report [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strikeforce (mixed Martial Arts)
Strikeforce was an American mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization based in San Jose, California which operated from 1985 to 2013. It was headed by CEO Scott Coker. Its live events and competitions have been shown on CBS, debuting on November 7, 2009, and Showtime in the United States. Internationally, Strikeforce events have been broadcast Super Channel in Canada, Primetime in the United Kingdom, SKY PerfecTV! in Japan, HBO Plus in Brazil, Space in Latin America and the Caribbean, and on the American Forces Network. In early 2011, Strikeforce was purchased by American Ultimate Fighting Championship owner Zuffa LLC, which eventually closed the promotion and brought the remaining fighter contracts into the UFC roster. History Founded as a kickboxing organization, Strikeforce later expanded into mixed martial arts. Its first MMA event, '' Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie'', was held on March 10, 2006, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The event was Californi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
