FIGHT SHOW UPDATE, check out the full podcast HERE:
FEBRUARY 3 – Mauro interviewed Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker. Highlights:
– Alistair Overeem will defend the Strikeforce Heavyweight Title in May. Opponent is yet to be determined.
– Erin Toughill will be the next opponent for Cris Cyborg, targeting a late summer title fight
– The 145 pound women's tournament will have a Summertime launch
– Nick Diaz will go up and down in weight, fight out of his weight class but also defend the welterweight title
– Herschel Walker will want to fight again and Strikeforce will support him. The $600 purse took care of licensing fees, as he as not fighting for a purse and donated his purse to charity.
– Despite WEC and UFC pay per views, Strikeforce is still targeting April CBS show
– Jake Shields offered fight contract but not yet signed
– Mousasi vs King Mo: will happen but not yet confirmed
