Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz has agreed to defend his title against Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos on Jan. 29 in San Jose, Calif.
The proposed Diaz vs. Miller fight couldn’t be agreed upon by both parties due to Diaz not willing to fight at 185 and Miller not willing to drop down to 170. Neither camp was able to agree on a suitable catchweight.
So, in comes the 33-year-old Santos has lost two of hios last three fights and four of his last six. He is 18-13 overall.
The title fight is expected to serve as the main event on the Showtime televised card.
Nick Diaz vs. ‘Cyborg’ Santos at Jan. 29 Strikeforce
Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz has agreed to defend his title against Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos on Jan. 29 in San Jose, Calif. The proposed Diaz vs. Miller fight couldn’t be agreed upon by both parties due to Diaz not willing to fight at 185 and Miller not willing to drop down to 170. Neither camp…
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