The Strikeforce promotion will head to Las Vegas, and the home of their former rival the Ultimate Fighting Championship, on July 22 to hold their next Challengers event.
Strikeforce Challengers 17 is expected to take place on July 22 at The Pearl at The Palms casino. The venue has hosted several past UFC events, including all but four of “The Ultimate Fighter” finale events.
ESPN.com confirmed the news of Strikeforce’s intent to host their first event in July, as well as noting that they also plan on holding several more in the future.
No bouts have been identified for the card at this time.
Strikeforce Challengers 16 is scheduled to take place next month, on June 24, at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Wash.