Ultimate Fighting Calendar
StrikeforceStrikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine
MiddleweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
Keith Jardine
United StatesKeith Jardine
“The Dean of Mean”
17-11-2
RESULT

Luke Rockhold def. Keith Jardine (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 4:26
WIN
Luke Rockhold
United StatesLuke Rockhold
16-6-0
Friday, January 6, 2012
The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas), Las Vegas, United States

Luke Rockhold defeated Keith Jardine by TKO in round 1 (4:26) in the Middleweight title main event of Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine, held Friday, January 6, 2012 at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas), Las Vegas.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Keith Jardine vs Luke Rockhold?

Luke Rockhold defeated Keith Jardine by TKO in round 1 (4:26) in the Middleweight title main event of Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine, held Friday, January 6, 2012 at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas), Las Vegas.

Referee
Herb Dean
Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Keith Jardine 39%61% Luke Rockhold

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

17-11-2
Record
16-6-0
1708
Power Index rating
1783
0
Win Streak
0
50
Age
41
6'2"
188 cm
Height
6'3"
191 cm
76"
193 cm
Reach
77"
196 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
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Keith Jardine

No background on record

Camp Jackson-Wink MMA

Luke Rockhold

No background on record

Camp AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) · United States

Striking Profile

3.25
SLpM
4.10
36%
Str. Acc.
49%
2.98
SApM
2.68
59%
Str. Def.
53%

Grappling Profile

1.18
TD Avg.
0.70
45%
TD Acc.
29%
62%
TD Def.
65%
0.70
Sub. Avg.
1.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Keith Jardine · 2-2-1
  • L
    Roger Gracie
    Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy · Jul 13, 2012
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Luke Rockhold
    Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine · Jan 6, 2012
    TKO · R1 · 4:26 · Middleweight
  • D
    Gegard Mousasi
    Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley · Apr 8, 2011
    Draw · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Aron Lofton
    Fresquez Productions · Mar 3, 2011
    TKO
  • W
    Francisco France
    Dominican Republic Regional · Dec 11, 2010
    Decision
Luke Rockhold · 1-4
  • L
    Colby Covington
    RAF 5: Covington vs. Rockhold · Jan 10, 2026
  • L
    Darren Till
    MF & DAZN X Series 22 · Aug 30, 2025
    TKO · R3 · 1:08
  • L
    Patrick Downey
    Craig Jones Invitational 1 · Aug 16, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · Super Heavyweight
  • W
    Joe Schilling
    Karate Combat 45 · Apr 20, 2024
    TKO · R3 · 1:43 · Catchweight
  • L
    Mike Perry
    BKFC 41 Colorado · Apr 29, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 01:15 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 13 fights · 12 fights
41.4
Avg sig. strikes
33.0
0.23
Avg takedowns
0.55
0:25
Avg control time
1:42
83
Career high strikes
126
2
Career high TDs
2

Strike Distribution

Keith Jardine
Strike target
Luke Rockhold
60%
Head
60%
13%
Body
26%
28%
Leg
15%
Keith Jardine
Strike position
Luke Rockhold
84%
Distance
61%
11%
Clinch
7%
4%
Ground
32%