absolutely dominated Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva, battering Silva's face with hard punches and eventually knocking him out.
Most people thought that for Cormier to have any chance, he'd need to use his Olympic-caliber wrestler skills to control Silva with takedowns. Instead, Cormier did it all with striking: Cormier dropped Silva with a big overhand right in the first minute of the first round, and after he did that he let Silva get back up, feeling more confident in his ability to beat Silva on his feet than on the ground.
"It was great," Cormier said afterward. "I fought one of the Top 5 heavyweights in the world and knocked him out. Give me some respect now."
- Strikeforce: Cincinnati Photos Alexis Davis def. Amanda Nunes via second-round TKO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Cincinnati Photos Alexis Davis def. Amanda Nunes via second-round TKO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Cincinnati Photos Alexis Davis def. Amanda Nunes via second-round TKO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Cincinnati Photos Alexis Davis def. Amanda Nunes via second-round TKO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
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Alexis Davis def. Amanda Nunes via second-round TKO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati.
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting - Strikeforce: Cincinnati Photos Dominique Steele def. Chris Mierzwiak via unanimous decision at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Cincinnati Photos Dominique Steele def. Chris Mierzwiak via unanimous decision at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Cincinnati Photos Dominique Steele def. Chris Mierzwiak via unanimous decision at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Cincinnati Photos Dominique Steele def. Chris Mierzwiak via unanimous decision at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
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Mike Kyle def. Marcos Rogerio de Lima via unanimous decision at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati.
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Mike Kyle def. Marcos Rogerio de Lima via unanimous decision at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati.
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting - Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Mike Kyle def. Marcos Rogerio de Lima via unanimous decision at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
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Mike Kyle def. Marcos Rogerio de Lima via unanimous decision at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati.
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Mike Kyle def. Marcos Rogerio de Lima via unanimous decision at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati.
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Mike Kyle def. Marcos Rogerio de Lima via unanimous decision at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati.
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting - Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante def. Yoel Romero via second-round KO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante def. Yoel Romero via second-round KO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante def. Yoel Romero via second-round KO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante def. Yoel Romero via second-round KO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante def. Yoel Romero via second-round KO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante def. Yoel Romero via second-round KO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante def. Yoel Romero via second-round KO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante def. Yoel Romero via second-round KO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Jordan Mein def. Evangelista Santos via third-round TKO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Jordan Mein def. Evangelista Santos via third-round TKO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Jordan Mein def. Evangelista Santos via third-round TKO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Jordan Mein def. Evangelista Santos via third-round TKO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Jordan Mein def. Evangelista Santos via third-round TKO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Jordan Mein def. Evangelista Santos via third-round TKO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Jordan Mein def. Evangelista Santos via third-round TKO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Pat Healy def. Maximo Blanco via submission (rear-naked choke) at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Pat Healy punches Maximo Blanco at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Maximo Blanco lands a left hand on Pat Healy at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Maximo Blanco exchanges with Pat Healy at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Pat Healy tries to choke out Maximo Blanco at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Maximo Blanco throws a kick at Pat Healy at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos The referee deducts a point from Maximo Blanco at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Pat Healy is checked by officials/doctors at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Pat Healy feeling the effects of Maximo Blanco's illegal kicks at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos The referee checks on Pat Healy after he is hit with illegal kicks at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Maximo Blanco throws illegal kicks at Pat Healy at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Maximo Blanco throws a kick at Pat Healy at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Maximo Blanco tries to punch Pat Healy at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Maximo Blanco tries to punch Pat Healy at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos King Mo Lawal talks to announcer Mauro Ranallo at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos King Mo Lawal def. Roger Gracie via first-round KO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos King Mo Lawal wears his crown after his win over Roger Gracie at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos King Mo Lawal knocks out Roger Gracie at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos King Mo Lawal knocks out Roger Gracie at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Roger Gracie tries to recover from his knockout loss at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Luke Rockhold throws a kick at Ronaldo Souza at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
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Ronaldo Souza tries to control Luke Rockhold at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati.
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Ronaldo Souza punches Luke Rockhold at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati.
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting - Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Luke Rockhold kicks Jacare Souza at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Ronaldo Souza collides with Luke Rockhold at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Jacare Souza lands a right punch on Luke Rockhold at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Luke Rockhold takes a breather at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Luke Rockhold throws a kick at Ronaldo Souza at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Ronaldo Souza kicks Luke Rockhold at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Luke Rockhold lands a kick at Ronaldo Souza at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Luke Rockhold charges at Ronaldo Souza at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Luke Rockhold def. Ronaldo Souza via unanimous decision to win the middleweight belt at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Daniel Cormier celebrates with his American Kickboxing Academy teammates at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Antonio Silva walks to the locker room after his loss at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Daniel Cormier def. Antonio Silva via first-round KO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Daniel Cormier def. Antonio Silva via first-round KO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Daniel Cormier celebrates his win over Antonio Silva at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Daniel Cormier def. Antonio Silva via first-round KO at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Daniel Cormier rushes to TKO Antonio Silva at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Daniel Cormier kicks down on Antonio Silva at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Antonio Silva kicks Daniel Cormier at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
- Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Photos Daniel Cormier punches Antonio Silva at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
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Daniel Cormier punches Antonio Silva at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati.
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Daniel Cormier meets Antonio Silva at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati.
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Josh Barnett def. Sergei Kharitonov via submission (arm-triangle) at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati.
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Josh Barnett faces Sergei Kharitonov at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati.
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Josh Barnett celebrates after his win over Sergei Kharitonov at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati.
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Josh Barnett celebrates after his win over Sergei Kharitonov at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati.
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Josh Barnett submits Sergei Kharitonov with an arm-triangle at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati.
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Josh Barnett ground and pounds Sergei Kharitonov at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati.
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Josh Barnett grinds his elbow on the face of Sergei Kharitonov at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati.
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