Strikeforce signs middleweight Joey Villasenor to four-fight deal

Strikeforce has signed former PRIDE fighter and one-time top EliteXC middleweight contender Joey Villasenor (27-6 MMA, 2-1 SF) to a four-fight deal.

The Greg Jackson-trained fighter made the announcement via Twitter on Thursday.

Villasenor, a 34-year-old who previously fought three times under the Strikeforce banner, enters the organization with a four-fight win streak and five victories in his past six bouts.


Strikeforce has signed former PRIDE fighter and one-time top EliteXC middleweight contender Joey Villasenor (27-6 MMA, 2-1 SF) to a four-fight deal.

The Greg Jackson-trained fighter made the announcement via Twitter on Thursday.

Villasenor, a 34-year-old who previously fought three times under the Strikeforce banner, enters the organization with a four-fight win streak and five victories in his past six bouts.