Nick Diaz vs. Joe Riggs set for 170 pounds

promma | Jul 06, 2009 | 0 comments

PRO MMA (promma.info) has confirmed the upcoming rematch between Joe “Diesel” Riggs and Nick Diaz taking place on Aug. 15 in San Jose will be contested at 170 lbs. according to sources close to the fight.

Carson’s Corner host, Bob Carson, first broke the news of the rumored fight last week. PRO MMA (promma.info) then confirmed on July 4 the fight indeed was taking place. However, only today did we learn at what weight class.

Diaz’s last bout was fought at 179 lbs. against Scott Smith, and Riggs last fought at 170 lbs. against Phil Baroni. Both fighters are coming off impressive victories from the June 6 Strikeforce card in St. Louis.

Other bouts confirmed for the Aug. 15 Strikeforce event include Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson, Alistair Overeem vs. Fabricio Werdum, and Gina Carano vs. Cristiane Santos in the main event.

By: Jack Bratcher

Filed Under: Jack Bratcher • Nick Diaz • Strikeforce

Tags: 170 lbs., 170 pounds, August 15, HP Pavilion, Jack Bratcher, Joe Riggs, Nick Diaz, Strikeforce, Welterweight

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Jack Bratcher is a father, and a former collegiate English Honor Society member who fell in love with, and began practicing martial arts at a very young age. Currently, Jack is the co-Owner and Editor of PrO MMA Now (www.prommanow.com). He is also the Nashville MMA Examiner, and a member of the MMA Fight Council Writer's Guild. When not writing, editing, or traveling to cover MMA shows, you will most likely find Jack emailing managers and promoters or interviewing fighters. For entertainment he likes watching good movies, internet video, or playing PS3. Jack can be reached at info@promma.info.