Reese

By FCF Staff

Just days before Strikeforce will hold its latest Challengers event in Las Vegas, Nevada, the promotion has announced that James “JP” Reese has stepped in for the injured Isaac Vallie-Flagg, and will fight lightweight Bobby Green.

The November 18^th Challengers card will be hosted by The Pearl at the Palms Casino and will be broadcast live on Showtime.

Reese (5-1) will make his Strikeforce debut having won three straight fights, which includes a unanimous decision win over Martin Brown at Bellator 50 in September. The American Top Team fighter  and experienced collegiate wrestler turned professional last year.

Green (16-5) is coming off a submission win over Charon Spain at Challengers 19 in September, as the former KOTC champion caught his opponent with a second round, arm-triangle-choke. Prior to the win, in Green’s Strikeforce debut in July, he lost by split decision to veteran Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante.

Friday’s Challengers card will feature a middleweight bout between Antwain Britt and Lumumba Sayers in the main event.

Photo courtesy: American Top Team