StrikeForce released the names of confirmed participants in it’s women’s welterweight tournament. The one night tournament will be a throwback to the hey-day of mma as Miesha “Takedown” Tate, Carina “Beauty But The Beast” Damm, Hitomi “Girlfight Monster” Akano and Maiju Kujala will compete for a chance to battle for a title shot. The tournament will be broadcasted live on Showtime in Phoenix, Arizona this August 13th.
The draw to determine the semi-final match ups for the two-round tournament will take place at the Official Weigh-In on Thursday, Aug. 12 with each of the tournament bouts scheduled for three, 3-minute rounds.
“We are going to fast-track these four talented prospects in a quest to determine the best in this deep women’s division, having all four women square off on one night with the chance to separate themselves from the pack is what STRIKEFORCE Challengers is all about,” said StrikeForce CEO Scott Coker.
The tournament winner will become the official No. 2 contender in the competitive STRIKEFORCE women’s welterweight division. This Friday, July 23, live on SHOWTIME current world champion Sarah Kaufman will risk her 135-pound crown against top-ranked challenger Roxanne Modafferi. The winner of that title fight will face Marloes Coenen next. The tournament winner will be the next in line.
