– 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.
[UPDATE] – Herschel game for another fight in April according to Sherdog.com:
A CBS representative told Sherdog.com Wednesday that the network would be open to hosting Walker’s next fight on the April card.
Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker said he planned to call Walker and his trainers on Thursday to a gage their interest in another bout. Coker didn’t rule out an April return.
HT: hardcoresportsradio.com
Strikeforce on CBS In April coverage