With the addition of six preliminary fights, the 10-bout roster for “Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson” is now complete.
The March 5th show takes place inside the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The hexagon’s Buckeye State debut will feature a pair of spectacular championship scraps.
Light heavyweight champ Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante defends his crown against Dan Henderson in the night’s featured contest, while Marloes Coenen puts her 135-pound belt on the line against Liz Carmouche in the card’s co-main event.
In addition, American military hero Tim Kennedy will stand opposite Melvin Manhoef in a middleweight affair.
Here are the athletes expected to participate in the Showtime broadcast (Courtesy of MMAJunkie):
Individual Bouts:
J.P. Felty vs. John Kuhner
Marc Cofer vs. Mitch Whitesel
Mojo Horne vs. Brian Rogers
Jason Freeman vs. Jason Riley
Tyler Combs vs. Jorge Gurgel
Roger Bowling vs. Josh ThornburgMain Bouts:
Billy Evangelista vs. Jorge Masvidal
Tim Kennedy vs. Melvin Manhoef
Liz Carmouche vs Marloes Coenen (Strikeforce Women’s 135-Pound Champion)
Dan Henderson vs. Rafael “Feijão” Cavalcante (Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion)