Taylor in for Diaz?
The California State Athletic Commission has approved Team Quest standout and Ultimate Fighter season 8 cast member Jesse Taylor to…
The California State Athletic Commission has approved Team Quest standout and Ultimate Fighter season 8 cast member Jesse Taylor to face Jay Hieron on Aug. 15 at Strikeforce Carano vs Cyborg.
CSAC Assistant Executive Officer Bill Douglas informed MMWeekly.com of the development Monday afternoon.
The news comes just days after Hieron’s original opponent, Nick Diaz, failed to show up for a pre-fight drug test mandated by CSAC.
On Monday, Strikeforce officials and CSAC seemed to disagree on whether Diaz would get a second chance to take the test in Los Angeles. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker said he would speak to Douglas today to try and resolve the situation.
Diaz’s manager, Cesar Gracie, said Diaz vs. Hieron was highly unlikely to happen.