At First, Planned Bout Versus ‘Cyborg’ Seemed Unreal For Hiroko Yamanaka

Jewel featherweight fighter Hiroko Yamanaka (12-1) is set to make her North American debut this Saturday (Dec. 17) when she faces Strikeforce champ Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Santos in the co-main event of Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal. Unlike her previous fights, Yamanaka hopes to utilize her 5’10” frame against her Brazilian opponent.

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Jewel featherweight fighter Hiroko Yamanaka (12-1) is set to make her North American debut this Saturday (Dec. 17) when she faces Strikeforce champ Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Santos in the co-main event of Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal. Unlike her previous fights, Yamanaka hopes to utilize her 5’10″ frame against her Brazilian opponent.

HT: StuidoMMA.com