Ronaldo Souza vs. Luke Rockhold
Completed
MMA Bout
September 10, 2011
Sep 10, 2011
W
Rockhold defeats Souza
L
Decision, Unanimous
5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
Fighter Comparison
|
7-1-0
Climbed to 8-1 |
Pro
Record |
14-2-0
Fell to 14-3 |
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| Climbed to 8-1 | Record After Fight | Fell to 14-3 | ||
|
+350
(Moderate Underdog) |
Betting Odds |
-430
(Heavy Favorite) |
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|
Challenger
Middleweight |
Title |
Champion
Middleweight |
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Nation
|
|
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|
San Jose
California |
Fights out of
|
Manaus
Amazonas |
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|
26
+10 mos, 3 wks, 3 days |
Age at Fight |
31
+9 mos, 3 days |
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|
185.0 lbs
(83.9 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
185.0 lbs
(83.9 kgs) |
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|
6'3"
(191cm) |
Height |
6'1"
(185cm) |
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|
77.0"
(196cm) |
Reach |
72.0"
(183cm) |
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| American Kickboxing Academy | Gym | Fusion Xcel Performance |
Souza vs. Rockhold Fight Predictions
Fight Predictions
Tapology Community Picks: 720
KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Rockhold
5%
Souza
95%
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinals
- Date: Saturday 09.10.2011 at 10:30 PM ET
- Referee: Dan Miragliotta
- Venue: U.S. Bank Arena
- Enclosure: Cage
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 8 of 10)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
- TV Commentary: Kenny Rice, Bas Rutten (HDNet) | Mauro Ranallo, Frank Shamrock, Pat Miletich (Showtime)
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Ron Kruck (HDNet) | Mauro Ranallo (Showtime)
- Souza Disclosed Pay: $70,000
- Rockhold Disclosed Pay: $50,000
- Title on Line: Strikeforce Middleweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Held by Souza
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