Strikeforce Challengers 9 set for July 23, Kaufman vs. Modafferi title fight targeted

The next installment of Strikeforce’s prospects-driven “Challengers” series is slated for July 23, and a title fight could be part of the night’s Showtime broadcast.

Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker today told MMAjunkie.com that Strikeforce Challengers 9 could feature recently crowned Strikeforce women’s welterweight champion
Sarah Kaufman against fellow 135-pounder Roxanne
Modafferi.

The event takes place at Comcast Arena in Everett, Wash.


The next installment of Strikeforce’s prospects-driven “Challengers” series is slated for July 23, and a title fight could be part of the night’s Showtime broadcast.

Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker today told MMAjunkie.com that Strikeforce Challengers 9 could feature recently crowned Strikeforce women’s welterweight champion
Sarah Kaufman against fellow 135-pounder Roxanne
Modafferi.

The event takes place at Comcast Arena in Everett, Wash.