MMA Quick Quote: Jay Hieron has a chance to win some Internet fans over at Strikeforce: 'Miami'

by Jesse Holland on Jan 30, 2010 11:19 AM EST

"I get a chance to win some Internet fans over, so that’s great. Riggs is no layover. He’s a well-rounded fighter. I’m not just worrying about his hands. I’m worrying about everything. I’m not trying to fight anybody’s fight but mine; I’m trying to show my best ability when I get out there and on fight night I’ll be smart and sharp."

Strikeforce welterweight contender Jay Hieron jokes to Sherdog.com about going from a welterweight title fight against Nick Diaz on August 15 to the undercard against Joe Riggs on Jan. 30. "The Thoroughbred" was offered the Marius Zaromski fight at 'Miami' however, his management turned the fight down and Hieron was paired with "Diesel" instead. On the up side, the Hieron vs. Riggs fight will be televised via EASports.com to promote their upcoming MMA video game that includes a strong presence from the San Jose promotion's talent roster.

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Does anyone think that Hieron might have a suspect chin?

We’ve only really seen it against GSP (when he was a karate stylist more so than wrestler but still, GSP wasn’t the kind of one shot hitter that put guys down). I just remember when he hit hieron it look like Jay took some brass knuckles to the teeth. And if there’s one thing that Riggs brings is power.

by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Jan 30, 2010 2:54 PM EST reply actions