Strikeforce Welterweight Champion Nick Diaz had a tougher fight than some expected on January 29th, but the brash California native picked up his 13th victory in his last 15 fights when he submitted Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos. Diaz edges up the welterweight rankings after the successful title defence.
In women’s action, Amanda “Lioness of the Ring” Nunes made the most of her Strikeforce debut when she knocked out Julia “The Jewel” Budd in just 14 seconds on January 7th. Nunes enters the top three in the 145-pound women’s division and could challenge for Strikeforce gold later this year.