Strikeforce inks Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante, August debut possible

Strikeforce has signed lightweight Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante to a one-year, four-fight deal.

MMAjunkie.com confirmed the news today with a source close to the fighter, who said the Brazilian could make his promotional debut in August. Fighthype.com was the first to report the Strikeforce acquisition.

Cavalcante (14-3-1 MMA, 0-0 SF), who turns 27 today, was once considered one of the world’s top lightweights before injuries put the brakes on his career.


Strikeforce has signed lightweight Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante to a one-year, four-fight deal.

MMAjunkie.com confirmed the news today with a source close to the fighter, who said the Brazilian could make his promotional debut in August. Fighthype.com was the first to report the Strikeforce acquisition.

Cavalcante (14-3-1 MMA, 0-0 SF), who turns 27 today, was once considered one of the world’s top lightweights before injuries put the brakes on his career.