List of Strikeforce champions
No.
Name
Event
Date
Defenses
1
United States Bobby Southworth def. Vernon White
Strikeforce: Triple Threat San Jose, CA, USA
December 8, 2006
1. def. Anthony Ruiz at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson on Jun 27, 2008 in San Jose, CA, USA
2
Brazil Renato Sobral
Strikeforce: Destruction San Jose, CA, USA
November 21, 2008
3
Netherlands Gegard Mousasi
Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg San Jose, CA, USA
August 15, 2009
4
United States Muhammed Lawal
Strikeforce: Nashville Nashville, TN, USA
April 17, 2010
5
Brazil Rafael Cavalcante
Strikeforce: Houston Houston, TX, USA
August 21, 2010
6
United States Dan Henderson
Strikeforce: Feijão vs. Henderson Columbus, OH, USA
March 5, 2011
The title was vacated on September 19, 2011 when Henderson signed with the UFC.
He was the first Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion.
He was the first Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion.
Bobby Southworth was the first Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion.
Bobby Southworth was the first Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion.
Bobby Southworth was the first Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion.
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