The official weigh-in event for Strikeforce: "Diaz vs. Daley" is set to take place on Friday, April 8, 2011, at the Crowne Plaza San Diego in San Diego, California.

The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 5 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 Diego will be welterweight champion Nick Diaz, as he puts his 170-pound title on the line against powerful British striker Paul "Semtex" Daley.

Also putting his title on the line is 155-pound champion Gilbert Melendez as he defends the lightweight strap in a rematch against dangerous Japanese powerhouse Tatsuya "Crusher" Kawajiri.

Here is the current Strikeforce: "Diaz vs. Daley" line up:

Main Event:

170 lbs.: Nick Diaz vs. Paul Daley

Main Card:

155 lbs.: Gilbert Melendez vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri
205 lbs.: Keith Jardine vs. Gegard Mousasi
155 lbs.: Shinya Aoki vs. Lyle Beerbohm

Preliminary Card:

145 lbs.: Robert Peralta vs. Hiroyuki Takaya
265 lbs.: Brett Albee vs. Virgil Zwicker
155 lbs.: Saad Awad vs. Joe Duarte
170 lbs.: A.J. Matthews vs. Herman Terrado
145 lbs.: Edgar Cardenas vs. Rolando Perez
170 lbs.: Casey Ryan vs. Paul Song

For those fortunate enough to be in San Diego 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.

MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Strikeforce: "Diaz vs. Daley," beginning with the Showtime telecast at 10 p.m. ET on April 9. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night.

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.