With an undefeated record and a recent upset victory over UFC veteran
Jorge Gurgel at “Strikeforce Challengers IV: Evangelista vs. Gurgel,”
Strikeforce contender Billy Evangelista (10-0) is quickly climbing the ranks of the promotion’s lightweight division.
And after earning a hard-fought win over a “name” opponent, Evangelista
recently told MMAjunkie.com Radio that he
plans on challenging soon for the organization’s lightweight strap.
“I feel that Jorge Gurgel was a big catch for me, and it definitely
gave me a big confidence boost winning that fight,” Evangelista said.
“I would love to take a shot at the title.”