Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine

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.

Background

Beginning with this event, the preliminary matches aired live on the Showtime Extreme channel prior to the main card airing on Showtime.

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.

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. 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.

Results

Salaries

• 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

References

1. Luke Rockhold
2. Keith Jardine
3. Tyron Woodley
4. Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy
5. Robbie Lawler
6. Nah-Shon Burrell
7. Adlan Amagov
8. Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal
9. Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey
10. List of Strikeforce events
11. Lorenz Larkin
12. Muhammed Lawal
13. List of Strikeforce champions
14. Gian Villante
15. Tarec Saffiedine
16. Jordan Mein
17. The Ultimate Fighter
18. Trevor Smith (fighter)
19. Ricky Legere
20. James Terry (fighter)