9 Bouts Official for Strikeforce Challengers 16

Nine bouts are now official for Strikeforce “Challengers 16”, as two new contests have been added to the show’s undercard.

These additions include Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu representative Derek Brunson, as the three-time All-American wrestler locks horns with Jeremy Hamilton in a middleweight duel. Also scrapping at the event will be once-beaten Trevor Smith, as the light heavyweight toes the line against Keith Berry. Those bouts join the undercard alongside two previously reported contests: Jason High-Quinn Mulhern and Yuri Villefort-Travis Bush.

Strikeforce Challengers 16 goes down June 24 from the ShoWare Center in Kent, Wash., and will be headlined by a lightweight showdown between Caros Fodor (Pictured; file photo) and James Terry. Slated in the co-main event slot is Ryan Couture, as the submission specialist squares off with fellow undefeated lightweight Matt Ricehouse.

A light heavyweight confrontation is also scheduled for the main draw, as powerful striker Lorenz Larkin meets former college football linebacker Gian Villante. Meanwhile, Antwain Britt will welcome Danillo Villefort to the Strikeforce cage, as Britt faces the Brazilian in his Strikeforce debut. Rounding out the main card will be a potentially explosive 135-pound women’s bout between strikers Germaine de Randamie and Julia Budd.

Strikeforce Challengers 16
Friday, June 24
ShoWare Center
Kent, Wash.

Caros Fodor vs. James Terry
Ryan Couture vs. Matt Ricehouse
Lorenz Larkin vs. Gian Villante
Antwain Britt vs. Danillo Villefort
Germaine de Randamie vs. Julia Budd
Jason High vs. Quinn Mulhern
Yuri Villefort vs. Travis Bush
Derek Brunson vs. Jeremy Hamilton
Trevor Smith vs. Keith Berry