Current Strikeforce Odds – On April 9, 2011, live from the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California, Strikeforce Welterweight champion Nick Diaz (24-7-0) will put his title on the line against skilled striker and fellow UFC alum Paul “Semtex” Daley (27-9-2). Daley has been on a tear since being cut from the UFC after throwing a punch at Josh Koscheck after losing a lopsided unanimous decision, but Diaz’s unique blend of unorthodox striking and world-class jiu jitsu have netted him a nine fight win streak and the Strikeforce crown, so Daley is going to need a stellar performance if he wants to capture the gold. Diaz has the clear edge on the ground, but he has proven willing to stand and trade shots with anyone, and against Daley that could spell trouble. Daley is going to need to fight a smart fight and Diaz is going to have to mix up his striking and grappling well, so this one should be quite exciting.
Main Card:
Nick Diaz vs. Paul Daley
Sportsbook.com Odds
- Diaz (-270)
- Daley (+210)
Bodog.com Odds
- Diaz (-225)
- Daley (+185)
Betus.com Odds
- Diaz (-220)
- Daley (+175)
Gilbert Melendez vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri
Sportsbook.com Odds
- Melendez (-300)
- Kawajiri (+240)
Bodog.com Odds
- Melendez (-325)
- Kawajiri (+250)
Betus.com Odds
- Melendez (-240)
- Kawajiri (+190)
Gegard Mousasi vs. Keith Jardine
Sportsbook.com Odds
- Mousasi (-575)
- Jardine (+375)
Bodog.com Odds
- Mousasi (-600)
- Jardine (+400)
Betus.com Odds
- Mousasi (-500)
- Jardine (+350)
Shinya Aoki vs. Lyle Beerbohm
Sportsbook.com Odds
- Aoki (-275)
- Beerbohm (+215)
Bodog.com Odds
- Aoki (-285)
- Beerbohm (+225)
Betus.com Odds
- Aoki (-230)
- Beerbohm (+180)
Preliminary Card:
Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Robert Peralta
Sportsbook.com Odds
- Takaya (-500)
- Peralta (+300)
Brett Albee vs. Virgil Zwicker
Sportsbook.com Odds
- Albee
- Zwicker
Joe Duarte vs. Saad Awad
Sportsbook.com Odds
- Duarte
- Awad
Herman Terrado vs. AJ Matthews
Sportsbook.com Odds
- Terrado
- Matthews
Rolando Perez vs. Edgar Cardenas
Sportsbook.com Odds
- Perez
- Cardenas
Casey Ryan vs. Paul Song
Sportsbook.com Odds
- Ryan
- Song
In the co-main event, Lightweight champion Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez (18-2-0) will defend his title against Japanese legend Tatsuya “Crusher” Kawajiri (27-6-2) in a classic grappler vs. striker matchup. Also featured are appearances by Japanese grappling phenom Shinya Aoki (26-5-0), who will take on the well-rounded Lyle “Fancy Pants” Beerbohm (15-1-0), and dominant striker Gegard “The Dreamcatcher” Mousasi (30-3-1), who will square off against the ultra-tough Mike Kyle (18-8-1). In the final bout, DREAM Feathweight champion Hiroyuki Takaya (15-8-1) will face San Diego’s Robert Peralta (13-3-0).
Be sure to Check back with us closer to the fight night as I will have updated Strikeforce Odds plus Fight Predictions. And if you want to add a little excitement to your fight night, you can bet on this fight at Sportsbook.com.
