Justin Wilcox vs JZ Cavalcante targeted for SF in June

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: JonnyRico
Date: May 13, 2011 at 09:40 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/justin-wilcox-vs-jz-cavalcante-targeted-for-sf-in-june.38749/

It’s been several months since Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante stepped foot in the cage, but it appears he’s finally return to return to action.
Cavalcante is expected to meet wrestling stand-out Justin Wilcox in a lightweight bout on the upcoming Strikeforce card on June 18 in Texas.
Sources indicated to MMAWeekly.com on Friday that the fight was agreed to for the upcoming Strikeforce show.
Cavalcante (15-4-1) has been out of action since last October when he lost a controversial decision to former Strikeforce lightweight champion Josh Thomson.
Since that time, the Brazilian has been waiting for the call to get him back in the cage, and the call finally came.
Facing Cavalcante in June will be American Kickboxing Academy fighter Justin Wilcox (11-3) making his return to the cage on a six fight winning streak.
The wrestling powerhouse has reeled off the wins in impressive fashion lately, and most recently put on a dominant performance over Rodrigo Damm at Strikeforce Challengers in April.
The bout between Cavalcante and Wilcox will serve as part of the June 18 card headlined by the next round of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix including the return of heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem.
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[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: coreymb
Date: May 13, 2011 at 09:48 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/justin-wilcox-vs-jz-cavalcante-targeted-for-sf-in-june.38749/

This match has some intrigue. Wilcox looks like he has some solid upside, but JZ is just a fun dude to watch. I will always root for him.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: rcduthie77
Date: May 14, 2011 at 12:12 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/justin-wilcox-vs-jz-cavalcante-targeted-for-sf-in-june.38749/

Alistair Overeem vs Fabricio Werdum
Josh Barnett vs Brett Rogers
Valentijn Overeem vs Chad Griggs
Gina Carano vs Sarah D'Alelio
and rumors of;
Jeff Monson vs Daniel Cormier
K.J. Noons vs Jorge Masvidal
Justin Wilcox vs JZ Cavalcante
Unbelieveable booking from Strikeforce, they'll most likely have to move one of those bottom three fights to the July card but their next three shows (including Challengers) are just stacked!

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Jak
Date: May 14, 2011 at 01:43 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/justin-wilcox-vs-jz-cavalcante-targeted-for-sf-in-june.38749/

That's an awesome match up.
Sucks that Cavalcante, and, Thomson and Melendez and co. don't very fight very often...

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: sincitydc
Date: May 14, 2011 at 02:08 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/justin-wilcox-vs-jz-cavalcante-targeted-for-sf-in-june.38749/

this is a great match up. it's about time jz got back in action. too much talent to let sit on the sidelines.