The year 2011 was the 6th year in the history of Strikeforce, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. In 2011 Strikeforce held 16 events beginning with, Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Saffiedine.

Title fights

Title fights in 2011
Weight classMethodRoundTimeEventNotes
WelterweightNick Diaz (c)defEvangelista Santossubmission (armbar)24:50Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg
MiddleweightRonaldo Souza (c)def.Robbie Lawlersubmission (rear naked choke)32:00Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg
Light HeavyweightDan Hendersondef.Rafael Cavalcante (c)TKO (Punches)30:50Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson
Women's BantamweightMarloes Coenendef.Liz CarmoucheSubmission (Triangle Choke)41:29Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson
WelterweightNick Diaz (c)def.Paul DaleyTKO (Punches)14:57Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley
LightweightGilbert Melendez (c)def.Tatsuya KawajiriTKO (Elbows)13:14Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley
Women's BantamweightMiesha Tatedef.Marloes Coenen (c)Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)43:03Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson
MiddleweightLuke Rockholddef.Ronaldo Souza (c)Decision (Unanimous)55:00Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov
LightweightGilbert Melendez (c)def.Jorge Masvidalunanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 49–46)55:00Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal
Women's FeatherweightCristiane Justino (c)def.Hiroko YamanakaTKO (punches)10:16Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal

Events list

#Event TitleDateArenaLocationAttendanceBroadcast
57Strikeforce: Melendez vs. MasvidalDecember 17, 2011Valley View Casino CenterSan Diego, California2,995Showtime
56Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. SayersNovember 18, 2011Palms Casino ResortLas Vegas, NevadaShowtime
55Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. RossboroughSeptember 23, 2011Palms Casino ResortLas Vegas, NevadaShowtime
54Strikeforce: Barnett vs. KharitonovSeptember 10, 2011U.S. Bank ArenaCincinnati, OhioShowtime & HDNet
53Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. DuarteAugust 12, 2011Palms Casino ResortLas Vegas, NevadaShowtime
52Strikeforce: Fedor vs. HendersonJuly 30, 2011Sears CentreHoffman Estates, Illinois8,311Showtime
51Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling IIIJuly 22, 2011Palms Casino ResortLas Vegas, Nevada1,876Showtime
50Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. TerryJune 24, 2011ShoWare CenterKent, Washington1,901Showtime
49Strikeforce: Overeem vs. WerdumJune 18, 2011American Airlines CenterDallas, Texas7,639Showtime & HDNet
48Strikeforce: Diaz vs. DaleyApril 9, 2011Valley View Casino CenterSan Diego, California5,789Showtime
47Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. DammApril 1, 2011Stockton ArenaStockton, CaliforniaShowtime
46Strikeforce: Feijao vs. HendersonMarch 5, 2011Nationwide ArenaColumbus, Ohio7,123Showtime
45Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. HealyFebruary 18, 2011Cedar Park CenterCedar Park, TexasShowtime
44Strikeforce: Fedor vs. SilvaFebruary 12, 2011Izod CenterEast Rutherford, New Jersey11,287Showtime & HDNet
43Strikeforce: Diaz vs. CyborgJanuary 29, 2011HP Pavilion at San JoseSan Jose, California9,059Showtime
42Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. SaffiedineJanuary 7, 2011Nashville Municipal AuditoriumNashville, Tennessee2,631Showtime

Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Saffiedine

Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Saffiedine was an event held on January 7, 2011 at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Tyron Woodleydef.Tarec SaffiedineDecision (unanimous)35:00
Ovince Saint Preuxdef.Ron HumphreyDecision (unanimous)35:00
Daniel Cormierdef.Devin ColeDecision (unanimous)35:00
Amanda Nunesdef.Julia BuddKO (punches)10:14
Rhadi Fergusondef.John RichardSubmission (kneebar)22:00
Thomas Campbelldef.Jeremy WallaceSubmission (rear-naked choke)11:26
John Salterdef.Casey HuffmanTKO (punches)12:59
Dustin Ortizdef.Matt HorningTKO (punches)32:10
Dustin Westdef.Daniel SchmittTKO (punches)10:09
Charles McTorrydef.Krishaun GilmoreSubmission (rear-naked choke)23:46
Chris Barnhizerdef.Karl WillisSubmission (armbar)12:35
Jason Blackforddef.Jeremy BoczulakSubmission (heel hook)11:54
Luke Sandersdef.Josh JarvisTKO (punches)13:15
Stoney Haledef.Gerric HayesDecision (split)35:00
Josh Phelpsdef.Randy ShoresSubmission (smother choke)11:07
Cory Robisondef.Dusty GibbsSubmission (guillotine choke)11:37
Steven Durrdef.Dave HurstSubmission (triangle choke)11:36

Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg

Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg was an event held on January 29, 2011 at the HP Pavilion at San Jose in San Jose, California.

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
WelterweightNick Diaz (c)defEvangelista Santossubmission (armbar)24:50
MiddleweightRonaldo Souza (c)defRobbie Lawlersubmission (rear naked choke)32:00
HeavyweightHerschel WalkerdefScott CarsonTKO (strikes)13:13
Light HeavyweightRoger GraciedefTrevor Prangleysubmission (rear-naked choke)14:19
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WelterweightJames TerrydefLucas GamazaTKO (strikes)13:26
Women's BantamweightGermaine de RandamiedefStephanie WebberKO (knee)14:25
WelterweightNate MooredefNathan CoyKO (punches)20:25
Preliminary card
Women's FlyweightJenna CastillodefCharlene GellnerTKO (strikes)23:57
LightweightIsaiah HilldefBobby Stacksubmission (triangle choke)11:02
Catchweight (180 lb)Ron KeslardefEric Lawsonsubmission (armbar)11:57
WelterweightArmin SafiaridefSam Bracamonteunanimous decision35:00
Catchweight (165 lb)Ricky JacksondefNikko Jacksonunanimous decision35:00
Catchweight (150 lb)Anthony DarianodefAlan Perezunanimous decision35:00

Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva

Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva was an event held on February 12, 2011 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Results

Showtime Sports
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
HeavyweightAntônio SilvadefFedor EmelianenkoTKO (doctor stoppage)25:00
HeavyweightSergei KharitonovdefAndrei ArlovskiKO (punches)12:49
HeavyweightShane del RosariodefLavar Johnsonsubmission (armbar)14:31
HeavyweightChad GriggsdefGian VillanteTKO (punches)12:49
HeavyweightValentijn OvereemdefRay Sefosubmission (neck crank)11:37
HDNet
Catchweight (156 lb)John CholishdefMarc Stevenssubmission (kneebar)23:57
WelterweightIgor GraciedefJohn Salgadotechnical submission (arm-triangle choke)23:04
WelterweightSam OropezadefDon Carlo-ClaussTKO (Submission to strikes)14:10
FeatherweightJosh LaBergedefAnthony LeoneTKO (doctor stoppage)15:00
FeatherweightJason McLeandefKevin Roddysplit decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)35:00

Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy

Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy was an event held on February 18, 2011 at the Cedar Park Center in Cedar Park, Texas.

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Pat Healydef.Lyle BeerbohmDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Carlo Praterdef.Bryan TraversTechnical Submission (Anaconda Choke)10:38
Ryan Couturedef.Lee HigginsSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)34:41
Ryan Larsondef.Erik AppleSubmission (Triangle Choke)23:14
David Douglasdef.Nick GonzalezTechnical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)11:05
Aaron Lanfrancodef.Ousmane Thomas DiagneKO (Punches)14:22
Drew Pendletondef.Dennis DombrowSubmission (Guillotine Choke)22:38

Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson

Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson was an event held on March 5, 2011 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Light HeavyweightDan Hendersondef.Rafael Cavalcante (c)TKO (Punches)30:50
Women's BantamweightMarloes Coenendef.Liz CarmoucheSubmission (Triangle Choke)41:29
MiddleweightTim Kennedydef.Melvin ManhoefSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)13:41
LightweightJorge Masvidaldef.Billy EvangelistaDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Preliminary card
WelterweightRoger Bowlingdef.Josh ThornburgDecision (Unanimous)35:00
LightweightJorge Gurgeldef.Billy VaughanSubmission (Guillotine Choke)10:44
HeavyweightJay Freemandef.Jason RileyTKO (Submission to punches)11:52
MiddleweightBrian Rogersdef.Ian RammelTKO (Punches)14:23
MiddleweightMitch Whiteseldef.Marc CoferSubmission (Guillotine Choke)13:55
WelterweightJohn Kuhnerdef.John FeltyTechnical Submission (Triangle Choke)24:31

Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Damm

Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Damm was an event held on April 1, 2011 at the Stockton Arena in Stockton, California.

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Justin Wilcoxdef.Rodrigo DammTKO (Doctor Stoppage)15:00
Caros Fodordef.David DouglasTKO (Knees)32:12
Lorenz Larkindef.Scott LightyTKO (Punches)23:15
James Terrydef.Josh ThornburgKO (Punch)14:38
Damion Douglasdef.Wayne PhillipsDecision (Split)35:00
Anthony Aviladef.Rafael RiosDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Robert Escalantedef.Raul SandovalSubmission (Armbar)14:10
Tristan Arenaldef.Tom PetersonSubmission (Armbar)11:58
Ronald Carillodef.Adam AntolinSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)11:48

Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley

Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley was an event held on April 9, 2011 at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California.

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
WelterweightNick Diaz (c)def.Paul DaleyTKO (Punches)14:57
LightweightGilbert Melendez (c)def.Tatsuya KawajiriTKO (Elbows)13:14
Gegard Mousasivs.Keith JardineDraw (Majority)35:00
Shinya Aokidef.Lyle BeerbohmSubmission (Neck Crank)11:33
Robbie Peraltadef.Hiroyuki TakayaDecision (Split)35:00
Virgil Zwickerdef.Brett AlbeeTKO (Punches)11:46
Joe Duartedef.Saad AwadSubmission (Armbar)22:45
Herman Terradodef.A.J. MatthewsKO (Punch)14:16
Rolando Perezdef.Edgar CardenasDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Casey Ryandef.Paul SongSubmission (Triangle Choke)11:39

Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum

Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum was an event held on June 18, 2011 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Todd Mooredef.Mike BronzoulisDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Alistair Overeemdef.Fabrício WerdumDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Josh Barnettdef.Brett RogersSubmission (Arm-Triangle Choke)21:17
Jorge Masvidaldef.K. J. NoonsDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Daniel Cormierdef.Jeff MonsonDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Chad Griggsdef.Valentijn OvereemTKO (Submission to punches)12:08
Justin Wilcoxvs.Gesias CavalcanteNC (Wilcox Poked in the Eye)20:31
Conor Heundef.Magno AlmeidaDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Nah-Shon Burrelldef.Joe RayDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Isaac Vallie-Flaggdef.Brian MelanconDecision (Split)35:00

Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry

Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry was an event held on June 24, 2011 at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington.

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Caros Fodordef.James TerryDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Matt Ricehousedef.Ryan CoutureDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Lorenz Larkindef.Gian VillanteDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Jason Highdef.Quinn MulhernDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Julia Budddef.Germaine de RandamieDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Derek Brunsondef.Jeremy HamiltonDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Eduardo Pamplonadef.Jerron PeoplesTKO (Punches)12:40
Trevor Smithdef.Keith BerryTechnical Submission (North-South Choke)23:02

Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III

Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III was an event held on July 22, 2011 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Bobby Voelkerdef.Roger BowlingTKO (Knee and Punches)22:16
Devin Coledef.Shawn JordanDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Ovince Saint Preuxdef.Joe CasonTKO (Submission to punches)11:12
Sarah Kaufmandef.Liz CarmoucheDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Adlan Amagovdef.Ron StallingsDecision (Split)35:00
T. J. Cookdef.Lionel LanhamTKO (Punches)14:59
Anthony Smithdef.Ben LagmanKO (Punch)20:33
Bill Cooperdef.Maka WatsonSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)22:39
Sterling Forddef.Brian McLaughlinDecision (Unanimous)35:00

Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson

Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson was an event held on July 30, 2011 at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Dan Hendersondef.Fedor EmelianenkoTKO (Punches)14:12
Women's BantamweightMiesha Tatedef.Marloes Coenen (c)Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)43:03
Tim Kennedydef.Robbie LawlerDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Tyron Woodleydef.Paul DaleyDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Tarec Saffiedinedef.Scott SmithDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Gesias Cavalcantedef.Bobby GreenDecision (Split)35:00
Tyler Stinsondef.Eduardo PamplonaKO (Punch)10:15
Alexis Davisdef.Julie KedzieDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Derek Brunsondef.Lumumba SayersSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)14:33
Gabriel Salinas-Jonesdef.Bryan HumesSubmission (Brabo Choke)31:19

Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte

Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte was an event held on August 12, 2011 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Joe Duartedef.Jorge GurgelDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Nate Jamesdef.Danillo VillefortDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Pat Healydef.Eric WiselyDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Ronda Rouseydef.Sarah D'AlelioTechnical Submission (Armbar)10:25
Derrick Mehmendef.Roy JonesDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Gian Villantedef.Keith BerryDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Nah-Shon Burrelldef.Lukasz LesTKO (Leg Kick and Punches)22:09
Mike Bronzoulisdef.Chad LeonhardtTKO (Leg Kick and Punches)31:30
Milton Vieiradef.Sterling FordTechnical Submission (Brabo Choke)14:49

Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov

Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov was an event held on September 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Josh Barnettdef.Sergei KharitonovSubmission (Arm-Triangle Choke)14:28
Daniel Cormierdef.Antônio SilvaKO (Punches)13:56
MiddleweightLuke Rockholddef.Ronaldo Souza (c)Decision (Unanimous)55:00
Muhammed Lawaldef.Roger GracieKO (Punches)14:33
Pat Healydef.Maximo BlancoSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)24:27
Mike Kyledef.Marcos Rogerio de LimaDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Rafael Cavalcantedef.Yoel RomeroKO (Punches)24:51
Jordan Meindef.Evangelista SantosTKO (Elbows)33:18
Alexis Davisdef.Amanda NunesTKO (Punches)24:53
Dominique Steeledef.Chris MierzwiakDecision (Unanimous)35:00

Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough

Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough was an event held on September 23, 2011 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lorenz Larkindef.Nick RossboroughDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Shawn Jordandef.Lavar JohnsonSubmission (Keylock)23:08
Ryan Couturedef.Maka WatsonDecision (Majority)35:00
Jason Highdef.Todd MooreDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Brian Melancondef.Felipe PortelaDecision (Unanimous)35:00
James Terrydef.Magno AlmeidaKO13:21
Bobby Greendef.Charon SpainSubmission (Arm-Triangle Choke)22:54
Chris Spångdef.Joe RayDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Quinn Mulherndef.Danny Davis Jr.Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)34:08

Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers

Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers was an event held on November 18, 2011 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lumumba Sayersdef.Antwain BrittKO (Punches)10:28
Ronda Rouseydef.Julia BuddSubmission (Armbar)10:39
Adlan Amagovdef.Anthony SmithKO (Punches)12:32
Trevor Smithdef.T. J. CookSubmission (Guillotine Choke)14:28
Derek Brunsondef.Nate JamesDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Matt Ricehousedef.Bill CooperDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Bobby Greendef.J. P. ReeseSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)32:25
Quinn Mulherndef.David HulettDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Andreas Spångdef.Willie ParksTKO (Punches)13:10

Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal

Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal was an event held on December 17, 2011 at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California.

Results

Showtime
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
LightweightGilbert Melendez (c)defJorge Masvidalunanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 49–46)55:00
Women's FeatherweightCristiane Justino (c)defHiroko YamanakaTKO (punches)10:16
Light HeavyweightGegard MousasidefOvince Saint Preuxunanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
LightweightK. J. NoonsdefBilly Evangelistaunanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
Preliminary card
Catchweight (181 lb)Roger BowlingdefJerron PeoplesKO (punches)10:42
LightweightCaros FodordefJustin WilcoxKO (punches)10:13
HeavyweightDevin ColedefGabriel Salinas-Jonesunanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
WelterweightHerman TerradodefChris Brownsubmission (armbar)34:05
MiddleweightEddie MendezdefFernando Gonzalezsplit decision (30–27, 28–29, 29–28)35:00

See also