The Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix was the promotion’s biggest news to date when it was announced this year.
In a news environment in which the UFC dominated headlines, the concept
broke through with fans. Here were eight top heavyweights in one place
ready to find out who was the best.
The envisioned tournament field has undergone some changes, but as MMAjunkie.com’s Steven Marrocco details in our official “Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov” event preview, plenty may be riding on the line for the eventual winner.