Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Strikeforce opens up press conference to public on March 12


Strikeforce is rolling out the red carpet for fans in Hollywood, Calif., area, opening up its “kickoff” press conference to the general public for the highly anticipated “Shamrock vs. Diaz” event on April 11.

Those who are in the area this week can catch a glimpse of Frank Shamrock, Nick Diaz and other fighters slated to compete on the Showtime card this Thursday (March 12) at noon local time at the Avalon Hollywood (1735 N. Vine Street).

Note that you may want to arrive early to if you have any interest in attending just to beat the crowd if one emerges.

The April 11 Strikeforce card will feature Nick Diaz and Frank Shamrock facing off in the evening’s main event at a catchweight of 179 pounds. Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Josh Thompson is also booked to defend his title for the first time against the man who he took it from last year, Gilbert Melendez.

Also scheduled to do battle is Scott Smith as he faces Benji Radach, as well as Joe Riggs taking on former Elite XC Welterweight Champion Jake Shields.

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