Strikeforce champ Nick Diaz faces Hayato Sakurai in DREAM.15 non-title fight

Fresh off a successful bid for the Strikeforce welterweight title, Nick Diaz is set to face Japanese veteran Hayato Sakurai at DREAM. 15.

Graciefighter.com, the online home of trainer Cesar Gracie, first
reported the non-title fight. MMAjunkie.com subsequently confirmed the matchup with a source
close to the event who said Strikeforce officials have cleared the
booking.

DREAM.15 is expected to take place May 30 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The event is expected to air in North America on HDNet.


Fresh off a successful bid for the Strikeforce welterweight title, Nick Diaz is set to face Japanese veteran Hayato Sakurai at DREAM. 15.

Graciefighter.com, the online home of trainer Cesar Gracie, first
reported the non-title fight. MMAjunkie.com subsequently confirmed the matchup with a source
close to the event who said Strikeforce officials have cleared the
booking.

DREAM.15 is expected to take place May 30 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The event is expected to air in North America on HDNet.