160: Billy Evangelista (159) vs. Jorge Gurgel (159)*
HW: Brandon Cash (256) vs. Shane del Rosario (240)
MW: Luke Rockhold (185.5) vs. Jesse Taylor (186)
LW: Ousmane Thomas Diagne (155.5) vs. Merrit Warren (154)
BW: Elisha Hellspur (134.5) vs. Zoila Frausto (132.5)
LW: Johnny Goh (154) vs. Ben Holscher (155.5)
FW: Chris Culley (148.5)** vs. Casey Olson (145.5)
BW: Cole Escovedo (135.5) vs. Maurice Eazel (133)
WW: Rico Altamirano (171) vs. Alex Trevino (170.5)
* - Bout was listed as a 155-pound contest, but the CSAC later told MMAjunkie.com it was actually contracted for 160 pounds; both fighters made weight
** - Missed weight and will forfeit 20 percent of fight purse to opponent
Quote:
BILLY EVANGELISTA:
“He’s (Gurgel) an explosive, tough guy. He’s aggressive and experienced on the ground.
“I don’t have much of a game plan. I’ll adjust as I get in there.
“I need to be focused on the fight and be ready for any openings that come. I’ve trained for every aspect and I’m expecting everything in there. I just have to fight my fight.”
JORGE GURGEL:
“I respect him (Evangelista) as a fighter. He’s well rounded and he has a lot of heart. He’d not going to give up.
“He’s well rounded, but I think I’m a better fighter and have more experience.
“It’s going to be a tough fight. I’m really looking forward to it.
“I’m excited to be booed for the first time in my career. They’ll boo me when I get in there, but they won’t be booing me when it’s over.”
Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Evangelista - Live Results and Discussion
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