Strikeforce: Cormier vs. Mir
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports entertainment |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma , United States |
| Products | Mixed martial arts fights |
Strikeforce: Cormier vs. Mir was an anticipated mixed martial arts event organized by Strikeforce, originally planned for November 3, 2012, at the Chesapeake Energy Arena located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Background
The headline fight was intended to showcase Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix titleholder Daniel Cormier facing off against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir. Unfortunately, Mir had to withdraw because of an injury. Possible substitutes considered were UFC competitors Matt Mitrione—who declined the offer—and Pat Barry, but the matchup was ultimately called off. The confrontation between Cormier and Mir eventually took place at UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez in April 2013, following Strikeforce’s dissolution and Cormier’s transition to the UFC, where Cormier emerged victorious via unanimous decision.
A middleweight title contest featuring reigning champion Luke Rockhold against challenger Lorenz Larkin was also planned but canceled due to Rockhold sustaining an injury. This bout was rescheduled for Strikeforce’s concluding event, Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine, in January 2013; however, both original fighters were substituted by Ronaldo Souza and UFC middleweight Ed Herman because of injuries.
On October 12, 2012, Strikeforce announced the event’s cancellation—the second in a row—citing injuries to the main attractions Frank Mir and Luke Rockhold as the primary reasons. Subsequently, the match between Tim Kennedy and Trevor Smith was transferred to Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine, where Kennedy won by submission in the third round.
Main card (Showtime)
- Middleweight bout: Tim Kennedy vs. Trevor Smith
- Lightweight bout: Jorge Masvidal vs. Bobby Green
- Middleweight Championship bout: Luke Rockhold (c) vs. Lorenz Larkin
- Heavyweight bout: Daniel Cormier vs. Frank Mir
See also
- Articles with short description
- Cancelled mixed martial arts events
- Strikeforce (mixed martial arts) events
- 2012 in mixed martial arts
- Mixed martial arts events in Oklahoma
- Sports competitions in Oklahoma City
- 2012 in sports in Oklahoma
- November 2012 sports events in the United States
- 2010s in Oklahoma City