Antônio Silva vs. Daniel Cormier

Co-Main Event | Tournament Semi-Finals | 265 lbs
W
Cormier defeats Silva
L
KO/TKO, Punches 3:56 Round 1 of 3
vs.
KO/TKO 3:56 R1
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Fighter Comparison

8-0-0

Climbed to 9-0
Pro
Record
16-2-0

Fell to 16-3
+125
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-150
(Slight Favorite)

United States
Nation

Brazil
San Jose
California
Fights out of
Brasilia
Distrito Federal
32
+5 mos, 3 wks
Age at Fight 31
+11 mos, 3 wks, 6 days
247.0 lbs
(112.0 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
264.5 lbs
(120.0 kgs)
5'11"
(181cm)
Height
6'4"
(194cm)
72.5"
(184cm)
Reach
82.0"
(208cm)
American Kickboxing Academy Gym American Top Team

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Silva
72%
Cormier
28%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Strikeforce

Fight Details

  • Event: Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinals
  • Date: Saturday 09.10.2011 at 10:30 PM ET
  • Referee: Greg Franklin
  • Venue: U.S. Bank Arena
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 9 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 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)
  • Silva Disclosed Pay: $100,000
  • Cormier Disclosed Pay: $100,000
  • Tournament: Strikeforce Heavyweight Tournament
  • Tournament Round: Semi-Finals
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