StrikeForce Challengers 9 will be taking place this Friday the 23rd from the Comcast Arena in Everett, WA Live in Showtime. The StrikeForce Challenger series pits up and coming mixed martial artists against other high level rising talent on a nationally televised event. All fighters weighed in on Thursday and made weight as weights and quotes are included below.
Main Event:
Shane Del Rosario – 243.6
Lolohea Mahe – 264
StrikeForce Women’s Welterweight Title Fight:
Sarah Kaufman – 134
Roxanne Modafferi – 133.4
Undercard:
Cory Devela – 171
Bobby Voelker – 170.4
Abongo Humphrey – 202.6
Mike Kyle – 205.8
Caros Fodor – 155.6
Thomas Diagne – 156
Shane Del Rosario
“Training went well. I’ve been off for a while trying to make fights, but things kept falling through. It’s good to be back in here. He’s got a big hand and a tough chin. It’s going to be a hard fight, that’s for sure. I’m going to keep my hands up and do my thing. The plan is to move up to the big show. It’s cool that all my hard work is finally paying off. I just have to fight a smart fight tomorrow and hopefully move up to the big show with a win.”
Lolohea Mahe
“Camp went well. I feel very prepared. I spent three weeks training in California, really just working on my cardio.bAs for the outcome, I know I’m prepared for whatever and I can go the distance, but you can expect me to finish it fast.”
Sarah Kaufman
“Training couldn’t have gone any better. I had partners in my camp that were all preparing for fights, so it made it more fun and challenging. I’m expecting Roxy to bring a fight. I don’t think she’s going to back down, but I do think she’ll try to take it to the ground. I’m looking to knock her out. You always want to finish it.”
Roxanne Modafferi
“Sarah is a powerful fighter. I’m looking forward to the challenge of facing her.”
