Strikeforce august 15 , 2009

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This was Announced on Saturday nights broadcast of Strikeforce “Lawler vs. Shields”, Gina “Conviction Carano will finally get the chance to face “Cyborg” Cris Santos on August 15th. I think Fans of Women MMA have been waiting a long time for this one!

Also announced, Gilbert Melendez will get another shot a the Strikeforce lightweight title in a rematch with Josh Thomson in the co-main event.

stay tuned for more updates of matches to come

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MAIN CARD (BEGINNING AT 7:30PM):

Gina “Conviction” Carano (7-0) vs. Cris “Cyborg” (7-1) – 145lb Female Championship Bout

Josh “The Punk” Thomson (16-2) vs. Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez (15-2) – Lightweight Championship Bout

Alistair "Demolition Man" Overeem (29-11) vs. Fabricio Werdum (11-4-1) - Heavyweight Championship Bout

Nick "Bad boy" Diaz (20-7) vs. Joe "Diesel" Riggs (30-10) - Welterweight Championship Bout