‘Battle of the Incredible Nicknames’ Added to Shamrock vs. Diaz Strikeforce Card
(Cris Cyborg [right] with former victim Shayna Baszler. Photo courtesy of Sherdog.)
From a new press release sent out by Strikeforce:
New York (March 4, 2009) – Rival forces from different worlds will meet when women’s mixed martial arts (MMA) sensation, Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos (6-1) of Brazil collides with “Smack Girl” Champion Hitomi “Girlfight Monster” Akano (14-5) of Japan, in a 145-pound showdown, live on Saturday, April 11, part of Strikeforce’s Shamrock vs. Diaz stacked fight card, and airing live on SHOWTIME from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.
I know Hitomi Akano is the best Japanese female fighter today, but I am prepared for any situation and will always be looking for the knockout,” said the 23-year-old Cyborg [Ed. note: She's only 23? Wow. She looks a lot more...'weathered,' is the word I guess we're looking for]…
- “CYBORG” TAKES ON “SMACK GIRL” CHAMPION APRIL 11TH
- Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Santos collides with Hitomi Akano at Strikeforce event on April 11
- Strikeforce: Shamrock vs Diaz Weight-In Results
- Strikeforce results and LIVE fight coverage for ‘Shamrock vs Diaz’ on April 11
- Cyborg weighs at least 158 pounds for tonight’s fight
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