NEW YORK — Another win makes him 12-0, but will that be good enough for a title fight?
“I’ll leave that up to STRIKEFORCE,” said Billy Evangelista, who is scheduled to face Jorge Masvidal March 5 in Strikeforce action. “I’ve been competing with them for awhile, and I just want a shot at the title one day. That would be great if I could be considered a No. 1 contender.”
Evangelista said he’s unsure of what to expect from his opponent at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, but he’s ready for anything.
“I don’t really know what type of fighter Jorge is,” said Evangelista. “I know he’s very long and has a reach advantage. I’m just going to see how the fight goes along and see whichever way I need to take it.”
THE FIGHT CARD
In the main event, Dan Henderson (26-8), of Temecula, Calif., will challenge defending champion Rafael Cavalcante (10-2) of Brazil for the STRIKEFORCE World Light Heavyweight (205 pounds) championship. The undefeated Evangelista (11-0), of Fresno, Calif., will take on Masvidal (20-6), of Miami, Fla., at lightweight (155 pounds).
In the opening half of a STRIKEFORCE World Championship doubleheader, Marloes Coenen (18-4) of the Netherlands will risk her welterweight title for the first time against undefeated Liz “Girl-Rilla’’ Carmouche (6-0), who is replacing an injured Miesha Tate.
Also, American military hero Tim Kennedy (12-3), of Fort Bragg, N.C., will face Melvin “No Mercy’’ Manhoef (24-8-1) of Amsterdam, Holland, at middleweight (185 pounds).
NOTE: Special thanks to the Strikeforce PR dept. for this report.
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