The official weigh-in event for Strikeforce: "Diaz vs. Noons II" is set to take place on Friday, Oct. 8, 2010, at the HP Pavilion Concourse in San Jose, California.
The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. PT.
As usual, MMAmania.com will provide the latest coverage of the Strikeforce weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude.
Leading the charge back to San Jose will be welterweight champion Nick Diaz, as he puts his 170-pound title on the line against nemesis K.J. Noons in a rematch from their controversial bout under the Elite XC banner way back in 2007.
Also throwing hands in "Shark City" is former women's 145-pound number one contender Marloes Coenen, as "Rumina" drops a few pounds to see if she can wrangle the belt from current 135-pound queenpin Sarah Kaufman.
In addition, a fantastic lightweight showdown between Gesias Cavalcante and Josh Thomson has also been made official.
Here is the current Strikeforce: "Diaz vs. Noons II" line up:
Main event:
155 lbs.: Nick Diaz vs. KJ Noons
Main card (Televised):
135 lbs.: Sarah Kaufman vs. Marloes Coenen
155 lbs.: Gesias Cavalcante vs. Josh Thomson
170 lbs.: Andre Galvao vs. Tyron WoodleyUnder card (May not be broadcast):
170 lbs.: Bret Bergmark vs. James Terry
185 lbs.: Ron Keslar vs. Eric Lawson
155 lbs.: Jess Bouscal vs. Luis MendozaAll fights officially confirmed by Strikeforce
For those fortunate enough to be in San Jose this week remember that the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 3:30 p.m. PT.
It’s going to be a fun night of fights so don’t miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight Strikeforce coverage you can handle.