Via press release:
STRIKEFORCE Welterweight World Champion Nick Diaz will defend his title in a highly anticipated grudge match against the brawling Paul “Semtex” Daley in the April 9 main event.
“This is a fight everyone has been waiting for,” said STRIKEFORCE CEO Scott Coker.
Apr 9th, live on Showtime from San Diego, California:
Nick Diaz vs. Paul Daley [WW title] – [Both ranked Top 10]
Gilbert Melendez vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri [LW title] – [Both ranked Top 10]
Gegard Mousasi vs. Mike Kyle
K.J. Noons vs. TBA
Shinya Aoki vs. TBA
Hiroyuki Takaya vs. TBA
Strikeforce: Diaz vs Daley coverage
Nick Diaz (24-7)
Win Evangelista Santos – Submission (Armbar) Strikeforce
Win K.J. Noons – Decision (Unanimous) Strikeforce
Win Hayato Sakurai – Submission (Armbar) Dream 14
Win Marius Zaromskis – TKO (Punches) Strikeforce
Paul “Semtex” Daley (27-9-2)
Win Yuya Shirai – KO (Punches) BAMMA 5
Win Scott Smith – KO (Punch) Strikeforce
Win Jorge Masvidal – Decision (Unanimous) SF 13
Win Daniel Acacio – Submission (Elbow) Impact FC 2