HDNet Broadcasting Strikeforce HW GP Weigh-Ins, Prelims
By FCF Staff
Fans will be able to catch the official weigh-ins as well as preliminary card action tied to Strikeforce’s World Heavyweight Grand-Prix card this Saturday on HDNet.
The network will begin its coverage of the weigh-ins Friday beginning at 6:00PM ET and then on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET, HDNet will broadcast preliminary card bouts including “JZ” Cavalcante (15-3-1-1) vs. Justin Wilcox (11-3) and Conor Heun (8-4) vs. Magno Almeida (9-1).
The June 18th event will be hosted by the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, and will feature two bouts from Strikeforce’s ongoing heavyweight grand-prix, as Alistair Overeem (pictured) will take on Fabricio Werdum and Josh Barnett will battle Brett Rogers.
The main card will be broadcast on Showtime beginning at 10:00 PM ET/ PT.
Here is the complete line-up for Strikeforce’s latest event Saturday.
Heavyweight Grand-Prix Opening Round
Alistair Overeem vs. Fabricio Werdum
Josh Barnett vs. Brett Rogers
Main Card
Daniel Cormier vs. Jeff Monson
Chad Griggs vs. Valentijn Overeem
Jorge Masvidal vs. K.J. Noons
Preliminary Card
Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante vs. Justin Wilcox
Magno Almeida vs. Conor Heun
Nah-Shon Burrell vs. Joe Ray
Mike Bronzoulis vs. Todd Moore
Brian Melancon vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg