While Strikeforce is hyping the Gina Carano/Cris Cyborg fight on their August 15th card, the more exciting match may be Joe Riggs vs Nick Diaz. This is a rematch to the pair's UFC match in 2006, which Riggs won by unanimous decision. While the fight took place in the octagon, it spilled over to a local hospital where both fighters crossed paths after the event, and police were called to end that one. It goes without saying then that there is some unfinished business between these two guys, and that this match could end up being match of the night.
The heavyweight title fight could also be one to watch as Alistair Overeem defends his title against Fabricio Werdum. Like Diaz and Riggs, this will be a re-match for Overeem and Werdum's Pride fight where Werdum submitted Overeem with a kimura the first time around. While looking like one of the more imposing heavyweights in Mixed Martial Arts, Overeem stands 6'5 and is a ripped 250 pounds, he may not be as accomplished a fighter as Fabricio Werdum. Werdum last competed for the UFC in a 4 fight deal that was highlighted with wins over top contenders Gabriel Gonzaga and Brandon “The Truth” Vera. Previous to his UFC stint, Werdum also subitted Russian stud, Aleksander Emelianenko, brother to (bigger stud) Fedor Emelianenko.
Strikeforce Card:
Gina “Conviction” Carano (7-0) VS Cris “Cyborg” (7-1)
Joe “Diesel” Riggs (30-10) VS Nick Diaz (20-7)
Alistair “The Demolition Man” Overeem (29-11) VS Fabricio “Vai Cavalo” Werdum (11-4-1) *Strike Force Heavy Weight Title
Josh “The Punk” Thomson (16-2) VS Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez (15-2) *Strike Force Light Weight Title
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