Scott Coker: Nick Diaz vs. Jay Hieron Strikeforce title fight could happen by year’s end
By MMAEdition on Aug 16, 2009 with Comments 0
Although skipping a mandatory drug test cost the fighter a welterweight title shot and a spot on this past Saturday’s “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” card, Nick Diaz could still get a shot at the belt by year’s end.
That’s according to Strikeforce CEO and co-founder Scott Coker, who discussed the Diaz situation following Saturday’s Showtime-broadcast event.
If and when licensed by the California State Athletic Commission, Diaz (20-7) is expected to fight for the title against his originally scheduled opponent, Jay Hieron (18-4).
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