Jay Hieron replaces Joe Riggs, meets Nick Diaz for Strikeforce welterweight title on Aug. 15

By MMAEdition on Jul 29, 2009 with Comments 0

After entertaining offers from both Strikeforce and the Ultimate Fighting Championship, notable welterweight Jay Hieron (17-4) ultimately chose the option that leads to an immediate title shot.

Hieron has agreed to a multi-fight deal with Strikeforce and replaces Joe Riggs in an Aug. 15 championship fight with Nick Diaz (20-7) for the organization’s first-ever welterweight title.

Hieron’s camp today confirmed the deal with MMAjunkie.com, though it hasn’t been officially announced by Strikeforce.