Falaniko Vitale (Pictures) has agreed in principle on a multi-fight deal that will put him in both the K-1 HERO's ring and Strikeforce cage, the Hawaiian's manager Ken Pavia confirmed to Sherdog.com Tuesday evening.

The deal puts an end to any discussion of Vitale fighting Riki Fukuda (Pictures) on the Showtime-televised EliteXC card in Honolulu on Sept. 15.

"We tried to take as professional a course as we could during negotiations," said Pavia, who spoke with ProElite about a deal for Vitale since June. In the end, the manager indicated the K-1/Strikeforce offer was more attractive for Vitale because the agreement yielded "more money and provides international exposure."

Vitale is expected to appear on either the Sept. 17 K-1 HERO'S card in Yokohama, Japan, or Sept. 29's Strikeforce event at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles.