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Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier

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

  1. ^ The Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix final.
  2. ^ For the Strikeforce Lightweight Championship.
  3. ^ Originally a submission (guillotine choke) win for Cavalcante; result overturned to a no contest after Cavalcante tested positive for stanozolol.

Heavyweight Grand Prix Bracket

** = Replacement

References

  1. ^ "Strikeforce World Grand Prix Finals". Strikeforce.com. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
  2. ^ "Sources: Strikeforce event targeted for May 19 in San Jose". mmajunkie.com. 2012-02-22.
  3. ^ "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.

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