Middleweight Championship bout: Luke Rockhold defeats Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza via unanimous decision (50-45, 48-47, 48-47) to win the Strikeforce Middleweight Championship.
Strikeforce World HW GP: Barnett vs. Kharitonov – 8. Luke Rockhold vs. Ronaldo Souza
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Souza did well early hurting Rockhold with crosses and taking him down. As the fight progressed Rockhold's combination landed more and he was able to resist more takedowns.
R:4 A:5 S:4 T:4+