Strikeforce Challengers 9 weigh ins set for July 22 in Everett

The official weigh-in event for Strikeforce Challengers 9: "Del Rosario vs. Mahe" will take place this Thursday (July 22) live from "The Ice Box" at Comcast Arena in Everett, WA.

The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 7 p.m. PT.

As usual, MMAmania.com will feature live coverage of the Strikeforce Challengers weigh ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude.

Undefeated heavyweight prospect Shane Del Rosario (9-0) will attempt to extend his unblemished streak when he faces fellow heavy hitter Lolohea Mahe (4-1-1) in the main event live via the Showtime network at 11 p.m. ET this Friday night (July 23) from the Comcast Arena.

Unbeaten Women's World Welterweight Champion Sarah Kaufman (11-0) will also be in action against fellow female notable and international veteran Roxanne Modafferi (15-5).

Bonney Lake's Cory Devela (9-4) will return to the cage for the first time in over a year to face welterweight Bobby Voelker (21-8) while light heavyweight "Abongo" Humphrey (7-1) battles Mike "Mak" Kyle (16-7-1).

U.S. Army war veteran and Matt Hume protégé Caros Fodor (2-0) and Cung Le pupil Thomas Diagne (1-1) will get the telecast started in a lightweight contest of promising up-and-comers.

Tickets for the Challengers 9 event are on sale and can be purchased at the Comcast Arena box office (866-332-8499) as well as online at ComcastArenaEverett.com and the official Strikeforce website (www.strikeforce.com ).