Strikeforce:_Rockhold_vs._Jardine
Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine
Strikeforce mixed martial arts event in 2012
Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce. The event took place on January 7, 2012 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States.[1]
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The poster for Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine | ||||
| Information | ||||
| Promotion | Strikeforce | |||
| Date | January 7, 2012 | |||
| Venue | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino | |||
| City | Paradise, Nevada, United States | |||
| Attendance | 1,992 | |||
| Total gate | $68,805 | |||
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Beginning with this event, the preliminary matches aired live on the Showtime Extreme channel prior to the main card airing on Showtime.[2]
Miesha Tate was expected to defend her Women's Bantamweight Championship in a rematch with former champion Sarah Kaufman on this card, but the bout never materialized.[3]
Luke Rockhold was expected to defend his Strikeforce Middleweight Championship against Tim Kennedy at this event, though an injury left Kennedy unable to compete at this event, and he was replaced by Keith Jardine in his middleweight debut.[4] The Rockhold/Kennedy bout was rescheduled for Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy that July, where Rockhold defended his title via unanimous decision.
Bobby Green was originally scheduled to face Strikeforce newcomer Alonzo Martinez at this event, but had to withdraw due to an injury. He was replaced by Estevan Payan, also making his promotional debut.[5]
| Main card (Showtime) | |||||||
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| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Middleweight | Luke Rockhold (c) | def. | Keith Jardine | TKO (punches) | 1 | 4:26 | [lower-alpha 1] |
| Light Heavyweight | Muhammed Lawal | vs. | Lorenz Larkin | No Contest (overturned) | 2 | 1:32 | [lower-alpha 2] |
| Middleweight | Robbie Lawler | def. | Adlan Amagov | TKO (flying knee and punches) | 1 | 1:48 | |
| Welterweight | Tyron Woodley | def. | Jordan Mein | Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Preliminary card (Showtime Extreme) | |||||||
| Welterweight | Tarec Saffiedine | def. | Tyler Stinson | Decision (split) (28–29, 30–27, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Catchweight (160 lb) | Estevan Payan | def. | Alonzo Martinez | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Lightweight | Ricky Legere | def. | Chris Spang | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Light Heavyweight | Gian Villante | def. | Trevor Smith | TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:05 | |
| Welterweight | Nah-Shon Burrell | def. | James Terry | Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
- Originally a KO (punches) win for Lawal. later changed to no contest by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after Lawal subsequently tested positive for Drostanolone in a post-fight drug test.[6]
- Luke Rockhold: $90,000 (Includes $25,000 win bonus)
- Keith Jardine: $30,000
- Robbie Lawler: $150,000
- Adlan Amagov: $10,000
- Muhammed Lawal: $95,000(Includes $15,000 win bonus)
- Lorenz Larkin: $17,000
- Tyron Woodley: $60,000(Includes $30,000 win bonus)
- Jordan Mein: $9,000
- Tarec Saffiedine: $31,000 (Includes $15,500 win bonus)
- Tyler Stinson: $4,000
- Nah-Shon Burrell: $8,000 (Includes $4,000 win bonus)
- James Terry: $9,000
- Gian Villante: $20,000 (Includes $10,000 win bonus)
- Trevor Smith: $4,000
- Ricky Legere Jr.: $10,000(Includes $5,000 win bonus)
- Christopher Spang: $6,000
- Estevan Payan: $8,000 (Includes $4,000 win bonus)
- Alonzo Martinez: $5,000
- "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine". strikeforce.com. 2011-12-08.
- "Strikeforce and Showtime announce new deal with eight events and televised prelims". mmajunkie.com. 2011-12-15.
- "Strikeforce Show Targeted For January 7, Rockhold Vs. Kennedy Expected". bloodyelbow.com. 2011-11-29.
- "Luke Rockhold vs. Keith Jardine title fight targeted for Jan. 7 Strikeforce event". mmajunkie.com. 2011-12-02.
- "Bobby Green scratches; replacement sought for 'Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine'". mmajunkie.com. 2011-12-31.
- "Strikeforce's 'King Mo' Lawal tests positive for anabolic steroid, fighter denies use". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-16. Retrieved 2012-01-17.