Nick Diaz vs. Joe Riggs Set For Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg
Posted by Bill Wannop on 06.29.2009
Can the cage contain these two this time?
It is being reported by Carsons Corner that Nick Diaz and Joe Riggs will face one another on the undercard of Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg. Both fighters were victorious in their last fights at Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields on May 6, where Diaz submitted Scott Smith and Riggs defeated Phil Baroni by unanimous decision.
There is bad blood between the two stemming from their previous meeting at UFC 57 where Riggs defeated Diaz by unanimous decision, and the two reportedly got into an altercation in the hospital following the fight.
- Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg will take place Aug. 15 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. Below is the current card:
Diaz by whatever he wants/murder/hospital beatdown/etc.
Posted By: Pwnage (Guest) on June 29, 2009 at 08:33 PM
why they wouldnt make Diaz vs. Riggs for a Welterweight strap is confusing to me.
Posted By: Craig (Guest) on June 29, 2009 at 09:38 PM
Oh sweet shit. Diaz will kill Riggs this time. Really, Strikeforce has NOBODY to throw against Diaz.
Posted By: gfg (Guest) on June 29, 2009 at 09:50 PM
Thanks for the Info Mr. Wannop. sucks this is on the undercard.
Posted By: Scottyieoittie (Guest) on June 29, 2009 at 10:02 PM
will some one please beat nick diaz a hope that if he beats riggs that they let him fight cung le if that happens cung le will kill him
Posted By: fan2 (Guest) on June 29, 2009 at 10:23 PM
damn 3 titles in one card? this will be on showtime right?! lol.
Posted By: wylun (Guest) on June 29, 2009 at 10:25 PM
This is AMAZING news and the fight I most wanted to see for both guys next. The history alone will make this awesome. Strikeforce is on a roll...
Posted By: ICTimer (Guest) on June 29, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Diaz By Whatever
Posted By: Paul (Guest) on June 30, 2009 at 12:24 AM
I thought Riggs broke his hands on the last strikforce card??? But if this does happen I believe Diaz will win but Riggs beat him once so he should have cofidence heading into the bout. Just Diaz seems to be on a mission so I see him pulling off a win here although I think he should be fighting Lawler not Riggs
Posted By: Dustin (Guest) on June 30, 2009 at 08:48 AM
This card is really shaping up! We already got our tickets and room, going to the weigh ins and cant wait to see what kind of stuff Diaz yells at him during the weigh ins. When we went to Shamrock/Diaz he was yelling at him about a gay tattoo on the small of his back, so damn funny. Im really happy about how the card is coming together.
Posted By: Steeler Steve (Guest) on June 30, 2009 at 10:23 AM
dustin,
I think eventually we will see Diaz/Lawlwer again, but right now because Riggs won , albeit over Baroni, and Diaz won..its seems like an easier sell to have two guys who are coming off wins to fight. This one will be a WAR!
Posted By: Steeler Steve (Guest) on June 30, 2009 at 11:03 AM
this is the biggest fight they could find for Diaz? Mr. Inconsistent Joe Riggs? Since Strikeforce and Affliction seem to have a relationship, why haven't we heard talks yet of Diaz v Belfort or Linland? Granted they are much bigger than Diaz but he has plainly stated that he doesn't care about size he just wants the big fights. I must admit that my hatred for Nick Diaz is slowly waning, though I still can't stand his brother.
Posted By: not impressed (Guest) on June 30, 2009 at 11:41 AM
