SAN JOSE, Calif. – As expected Dan Henderson (25-7) has been targeted for a promotional debut against Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields (24-4-1).
The fight will be part of Strikeforce’s second show on CBS, which is tentatively scheduled for April, according to network executives.
Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker confirmed the planned matchup during today’s press conference at the San Jose Marriott in California. The media event introduced the organization’s latest signings, including Henderson, Bobby Lashley and K.J. Noons.