Strikeforce mixed martial arts event in 2012
Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce. It took place on May 19, 2012, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.[1][2]
Background
Nate Marquardt was expected to fight Tyron Woodley at this event for the vacant Strikeforce Welterweight Championship.[3] 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
- ^ "Strikeforce World Grand Prix Finals". Strikeforce.com. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
- ^ "Sources: Strikeforce event targeted for May 19 in San Jose". mmajunkie.com. 2012-02-22.
- ^ "Nate Marquardt to Strikeforce, verbal agreements in place for fight with Tyron Woodley". mmajunkie.com. 2012-02-22. Archived from the original on 2012-02-24.
External links
- Bleacher Report
- MMA Weekly Article
- Yahoo subject-related videos
- MMAFIGHTING.COM Article
- SB Nation Article
- MMA Mania Article
- Bloody Elbow Article
- Sports Yahoo Article
- Youtube, subject related videos