Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier explained

Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier
Promotion:	Strikeforce
Date:	May 19, 2012
Venue:	HP Pavilion
City:	San Jose, California, United States

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, where Marquardt won the title by fourth-round knockout.

Heavyweight Grand Prix Bracket

** = Replacement

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Strikeforce World Grand Prix Finals. Strikeforce.com. 2012-05-08.
2. Web site: Sources: Strikeforce event targeted for May 19 in San Jose. mmajunkie.com. 2012-02-22.
3. Web site: Nate Marquardt to Strikeforce, verbal agreements in place for fight with Tyron Woodley. mmajunkie.com. 2012-02-22. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120224071945/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27518/nate-marquardt-to-strikeforce-verbal-agreements-in-place-for-fight-with-tyron-woodley.mma. 2012-02-24.