Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey
Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey was a mixed martial arts competition organized by Strikeforce on March 3, 2012, at the Nationwide Arena located in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
Background
Originally, the event was intended to feature the concluding match of Strikeforce's Heavyweight Grand Prix between Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier. However, Cormier had to withdraw because of a hand injury. The grand prix finale was subsequently held at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier in May, where Cormier secured victory via unanimous decision.
Gegard Mousasi was scheduled to compete against Mike Kyle, but Kyle pulled out due to injury. Their fight was postponed and took place later at Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine in the following January, with Mousasi winning through a first-round submission.
Derek Brunson was set to battle Ronaldo Souza, but the Ohio State Athletic Commission denied Brunson’s license after issues arose during his eye examination. As a result, Bristol Marunde stepped in as his replacement for this event. The original Souza versus Brunson bout was rescheduled for Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman, where Souza achieved a first-round knockout victory.
Reported Payout
According to the Ohio Athletic Commission, the total disclosed fighter compensation for this event amounted to $543,000.
- Ronda Rousey: $32,000 (including a $17,000 bonus for winning) defeated Miesha Tate: $19,000
- Josh Thomson: $80,000 defeated K. J. Noons: $38,000
- Kazuo Misaki: $50,000 defeated Paul Daley: $45,000
- Lumumba Sayers: $10,000 (with a $5,000 win bonus) defeated Scott Smith: $15,000
- Ronaldo Souza: $92,000 (including a $22,000 win bonus) defeated Bristol Marunde: $10,000
- Sarah Kaufman: $25,000 (with a $10,000 bonus for victory) defeated Alexis Davis: $4,000
- Roger Bowling: $16,000 (including an $8,000 win bonus) defeated Brandon Saling: $5,000
- Pat Healy: $22,500 (with a $5,000 win bonus) defeated Carlos Fodor: $12,000
- Ryan Couture: $10,000 defeated Conor Heun: $8,000