Prior to his loss to Smith, Radach (19-5) had won 5 of his last 6, losing only to Matt Horwich in the IFL while earning notable wins over Murilo “Ninja” Rua and Gerald Harris.

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Frank Shamrock took home more than half of the total disclosed salaries for Saturday night’s Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz, earning $369,790 for his TKO loss to Nick Diaz. While Diaz only acquired $39,950 (including a $10,000 win bonus) for the victory. The second highest earner on the evening was Scott Smith who took home $49,940 (with a $25,000 win bonus) for his knockout victory over Benji Radach.

Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz took place Saturday night at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The event drew in 15,211 attendees for a live gate of around $750,000, barely enough to cover payroll.

The official salaries exclude some bonuses, taxes, fees, sponsor payments, and other miscellaneous payments and fees.

The official salaries for Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz were:

• Nick Diaz: $39,950 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Frank Shamrock: $369,790
• Gilbert Melendez: $49,890 (no win bonus) def. Rodrigo Damm: $9,190
• Scott Smith: $49,940 (includes $25,000 win bonus) def. Benji Radach: $16,940
• Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos: $18,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Hitomi Akano: $1,450
• Brett Rogers: $39,940 (includes $20,000 win bonus) def. Ron “Abongo” Humphrey: $3,205
• Luke Rockhold: $6,000 (includes $3,000 win bonus) def. Buck Meredith: $1,540
• Eric Lawson: $9,950 (includes $2,000 win bonus) def. Waylon Kennell: $1,950
• Raul Castillo: $7,890 (includes $3,500 win bonus) def. Brandon Michaels: $1,500
• James Terry: $3,940 (includes $2,000 win bonus) def. Zak Bucia: $1,500
• Shingo Kohara: $940 (no win bonus) def. Jeremy Tavares: $940
• Total Disclosed Payroll: $634,415

Gina Carano

• Eddie Alvarez, Jorge Masvidal, and Dave Herman will be the featured fighters for Bellator’s fifth event on May 1st in Dayton, Ohio. Complete Bellator lineups are available in the MMAFrenzy.com MMA rumors section.
• Former WEC middleweight champion Paulo Filho will be moving up to light heavyweight to compete at DREAM 9 on May 26th in Japan against an opponent to be named. [Tatame]
• Conor Huen, who last week appeared on MTV’s Bully Beatdown, is likely to fight at Strikeforce’s June 6th event in St. Louis. [MMA Junkie]
• Seven-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion and DREAM welterweight grand prix participant Andre Galvao will soon make his Strikeforce debut. [MMA Junkie]
• Kim Couture and Miesha Tate will square off in a 135-pound women’s bout at ShoMMA: Strikeforce Challengers 1 on May 15th in Fresno, California.
• Daiki Hata has been forced out of the DREAM featherweight quarterfinals due to an eye injury and will be replaced by Hideo Tokoro, who he defeated in the grand prix’s opening round. DREAM also announced this week the matchups for the quarterfinals, which feature Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto vs. Joe Warren, Bibiano Fernandes vs. Masakazu Imanari, Yoshiro Maeda vs. Hiroyuki Takaya, and Abel Cullum vs. Hideo Tokoro.
• Tim Sylvia’ and Ray Mercer’s scheduled boxing headliner for Adrenaline MMA’s third event in Alabama will take place in an MMA cage. [MMA Junkie]
• Charles “Mask” Lewis, the co-founder of TapouT who recent died in a car accident, was free of drugs and alcohol at the time of the wreck. [OC Register]
• Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz drew an official attendace of 15,211 to the HP Pavilion in San Jose on Saturday for a live gate pegged unofficially at $750,000.
• Benji Radach suffered a “shattered” right hand in his Saturday Strikeforce loss to Scott Smith and underwent surgery immediately following the fight to repair the damage. [MMA Junkie]
• The highly-anticipated women’s fight between Gina Carano and Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos is likely to take place in August in Strikeforce with the winner being crowned the promotion’s first-ever  female champion.
• As expected, Kevin Randleman has officially signed with Strikeforce and will soon make his debut of the promotion.
• A light heavyweight bout pitting Travis Wiuff against Stanislav Nedkov has been added to Sengoku Eighth Battle on May 2nd in Japan.
• The WEC is considering holding a future event in Ohio. [Dayton Daily News]

Nick Diaz

• Nick Diaz def. Frank Shamrock via TKO (strikes) — Round 2, 3:57
• Gilbert Melendez def. Rodrigo Damm via KO (punches) — Round 2, 2:02
  Strikeforce Interim Lightweight Championship
• Scott Smith def. Benji Radach via KO (punches) — Round 3, 3:24
• Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos def. Hitomi Akano via TKO (strikes) — Round 3, 0:35
• Brett Rogers def. Ron “Abongo” Humphrey via TKO (strikes) — Round 2, 1:38
• Luke Rockhold def. Buck Meredith via submission (head and arm choke) — Round 1, 4:07
• Eric Lawson def. Waylon Kennell via TKO (strikes) — Round 1, 4:54
• Raul Castillo def. Brandon Michaels via submission (rear naked choke) — Round 1, 1:45
• James Terry def. Zak Bucia via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Shingo Kohara def. Jeremy Tavares via KO (knee) — Round 2, 0:04

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Frank Shamrock and Nick Diaz

Welcome to MMAFrenzy.com’s live coverage of Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz, which takes today at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The event’s preliminary card kicks off at 8pm ET with the Showtime-broadcast main card beginning at 10pm. Tonight’s ten-bout event features five main card fights, including headliner Frank Shamrock vs. Nick Diaz as well as a Strikeforce Interim Lightweight Title bout between Rodrigo Damm and former 155-pound champion Gilbert Melendez. Benji Radach vs. Scott Smith, Hitomi Akano vs. Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos, and Brett Rogers vs. Ron “Abongo” Humphrey will also be featured on the televised card.

Quick results from tonight’s fights are listed below followed by an app which will provide real-time updates and play-by-play from tonight’s action.

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QUICK RESULTS

• Nick Diaz def. Frank Shamrock via TKO (strikes) — Round 2, 3:57
• Gilbert Melendez def. Rodrigo Damm via KO (punches) — Round 2, 2:02
  Strikeforce Interim Lightweight Championship
• Scott Smith def. Benji Radach via KO (punches) — Round 3, 3:24
• Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos def. Hitomi Akano via TKO (strikes) — Round 3, 0:35
• Brett Rogers def. Ron “Abongo” Humphrey via TKO (strikes) — Round 2, 1:38
• Luke Rockhold def. Buck Meredith via submission (head and arm choke) — Round 1, 4:07
• Eric Lawson def. Waylon Kennell via TKO (strikes) — Round 1, 4:54
• Raul Castillo def. Brandon Michaels via submission (rear naked choke) — Round 1, 1:45
• James Terry def. Zak Bucia via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Shingo Kohara def. Jeremy Tavares via KO (knee) — Round 2, 0:04

LIVE COVERAGE

Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos

Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos weighed-in six pounds over the 146-pound limit for her scheduled bout against Hitomi Akano on Friday in San Jose, California, and must shed an additional 2.5 pounds by 8pm PT for the bout to remain on the Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz card, which takes place on Saturday at the HP Pavilion in San Jose and airs live on Showtime.

The remainder of the main card, including headliners Nick Diaz and Frank Shamrock and interim lightweight title challengers Rodrigo Damm and Gilbert Melendez, successfully made weight.

The official weigh-in results were:

MAIN CARD

• 180: Nick Diaz (180) vs. Frank Shamrock (180)
• 155: Rodrigo Damm (154.5) vs. Gilbert Melendez (154)
• 185: Benji Radach (184) vs. Scott Smith (184)
• 145: Hitomi Akano (143.5) vs. Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos (152)*
• 265: Ron “Abongo” Humphrey (239.5) vs. Brett Rogers (262.5)

PRELIMINARY CARD

• 185: Buck Meredith (185) vs. Luke Rockhold (186)
• 185: Waylon Kennell (185.5) vs. Eric Lawson (186)
• 185: Raul Castillo (183) vs. Brandon Michaels (187.5)**
• 170: Zak Bucia (170) vs. James Terry (170)
• 135: Shingo Kohara (136) vs. Jeremy Tavares (134.5)

* Santos must lose an additional 2.5 pounds for the bout to take place as scheduled as six pounds is the maximum overage permitted in California.
** Michaels failed to make weight by 1.5 pounds on his first attempt.

Nick Diaz gives Frank Shamrock the finger

• UFC veteran Kevin Randleman has signed with Strikeforce and will debut with in the promotion’s light heavyweight division later this year.
• Joe Riggs and Brett Rogers are under consideration for the fifth and final Showtime-televised bout at Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz on April 11th. The slot was to be filled by Riggs against Jake Shields, but Shields was pulled from the matchup to headline Strikeforce’s May event in Tacoma, Washington against Robbie Lawler.
• Showtime on Thursday announced the broadcast team for Strikeforce events, with Gus Johnson, Mauro Ranallo, Frank Shamrock, Stephen Quadros, and Pat Miletich tapped to call the fights.
• Strikeforce on Thursday held a public press conference in Los Angeles for “Shamrock vs. Diaz” with appearances by Frank Shamrock, Nick Diaz, Josh Thomson, Gilbert Melendez, Benji Radach, Scott Smith, Jake Shiels, Robbie Lawler, and Cris Cyborg. Quotes and photos from the event are below:

FRANK SHAMROCK

• “Someone asked me the other day how my comeback was going so I guess I’ve come back. I love fighting. I love this art. I want to thank Nick Diaz for the opportunity and just warn him that when I punch his head and he lands in the second row he’ll need someone to catch him.
• “I’m not going to show a lot of things I have in the past. This time I’m just showing up to smash some people and make a few dollars.”

NICK DIAZ

• “Training has been going great and I am very happy with it. I am clear-headed and ready to fight.
• “I feel I am the perfect candidate for this fight. Shamrock thinks he can beat guys with styles like me.
• “I don’t care about the weight. I feel more energetic. My strength is great. I hit harder. I like this fight because I will be able to control what goes on when we’re on the ground.
• “Frank can talk all he wants, but I’m going to beat him up. Let’s see how much he fights back.’’

JOSH THOMSON

• “There is much more pressure on me this fight. There was no pressure when I fought him the last time; I was just the challenger.
• “But now that I am Strikeforce champion, I have to work ever harder and be more prepared for anything and everything.
• “I don’t feel I got the respect I should have after beating Gilbert. But that doesn’t bother me. As long as I know I am giving the fans what they want – and the fans know what they will get when I fight – then I am fine.
• “Our second fight will really showcase our new skills, things people haven’t seen in the past. It will be more action-packed and fast-paced.
• “Gilbert is someone I admire and I’m actually dreading this fight. I know it’s going to go for five rounds and will be full of action. There will be a lot of blood, sweat and tears shed to get ready for this fight but it’s going to be fun come April 11.’’

GILBERT MELENDEZ

• “It is definitely a great thing for me to have a chance to redeem myself for my only loss and to do it on SHOWTIME is a dream come true. This fight will give both of us a lot of exposure.
• “All I will say about our first fight is that Josh trained harder and was the better man that night.
• “Losing is never a good thing, but you live and learn from experiences and that fight has made me train even harder. I did the best I could in our first fight, but I feel I am a better fighter now and will do better on April 11.
• “This time, I am going to take it to him, dictate the pace and make him fight me. This time, I am going to fight my fight.’’

SCOTT SMITH

• “I am very excited about this show and excited to be able to ride this new wave. This is going to be a great fight, one of the best of the night.
• “I totally respect Benji. This will not be easy. I’ve changed a few things in my fighting.
• “I’m trying not to get hit too much. People like to see fun fights and our fight will definitely be a fun fight to watch.’’

BENJI RADACH

• “He has been in a lot of wars but by no means do I think they have taken a toll on Scott. He is always in top shape and always comes to battle.
• “My advantage is, I think I am faster and maybe a little better wrestler. My quickness is going to be key.
• “But the bottom line is to be better and win the fight no matter where it goes.’’

CRIS “CYBORG” SANTOS

• “It’s really exciting what SHOWTIME has done for women’s MMA and I am proud that they want me back on their next show. I am not looking past my opponent, but the fighter I want is Gina Carano.
• “People have been talking about us fighting so I think it is only a matter of time. I think we both want the fight and I know it is a fight the fans would love to see.
• “I can’t wait for April 11 and I can’t wait to fight Gina Carano.’’

ROBBIE LAWLER

• “Everybody knows I am always ready and willing to fight anybody, anytime, any place so I am just looking forward to getting out there and fighting.
• “I might be bigger, but it sure doesn’t look it when we stand side by side. This will be my first fight since July but I’m always in the gym and I stay in shape. So I’ll be 100 percent.’’

JAKE SHIELDS

• “I am super excited about this fight and this opportunity. I’ve always wanted to fight the top level guys. That’s not to say the guys I’ve fought recently weren’t good fighters because they were.
• “But Lawler is a high-profile fighter, a top-five middleweight. So this is a real challenge for me and a fight that has me highly motivated.
• “I am very happy to be fighting on SHOWTIME again. This is definitely going to be a great fight and I am super happy to be part of this. Strikeforce is going to be doing a lot of good things in the future.’’

PHOTO GALLERY

Josh Thomson

Just hours after completing a deal to purchase select assets from ProElite, Strikeforce jointly announced with Showtime on Thursday a new live MMA series that calls for Showtime to televise up to 16 Strikeforce events per year.

The deal is similar to EliteXC’s prior deal with Showtime that included 4 primetime events on CBS and 12 Showtime events, including cards focused on up-and-coming fighters.

Strikeforce’s first Showtime-televised event will take place on April 11th at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The event is slated to feature Strikeforce lightweight champion Josh Thomson and former Strikeforce middleweight champion Frank Shamrock with Benji Radach vs. Scott Smith also rumored for the card.

Strikeforce’s fighter acquisitions in the ProElite deal, according to Yahoo Sports’ Dave Meltzer, include Kimbo Slice, Gina Carano, Nick Diaz, Eddie Alvarez, EliteXC middleweight champion Robbie Lawler, and EliteXC welterweight champion Jake Shields.

As MMAFrenzy.com (www.mmafrenzy.com) reported on Monday undefeated heavyweight streetfighter-turned-mixed martial artist Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson will meet UFC hall of famer Ken Shamrock in the main event of the CBS-broadcast event.

In the co-main event EliteXC welterweight champion Jake Shields will put his 170-pound title on the line against Cage Rage welterweight champion Paul Daley.

Also on the main card the undefeated “Face of Women’s MMA”, Gina Carano, takes on Kelly Kobald and former EliteXC middleweight champion Murilo “Ninja” Rua returns against Benji Radach.

Additionally, Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos vs. Yoko Takahashi and Edson Berto vs. Mike Aine were announced for the event’s preliminary card. Crafton Wallace and Seth Petruzelli will also be in action on the undercard.

As always, MMAFrenzy.com will have live results and coverage of EliteXC’s October 4th event.

Radach informed Sherdog of the matchup earlier today.

Radach compiled a five-fight win streak in the IFL with wins over Ryan McGivern, Brian Foster, Bristol Marunde, Gerald Harris, and Brent Beauparlant. In his most-recent bout he suffered his first IFL loss, losing to Matt Horwich via second-round knockout in December.

Rua bacame the first-ever EliteXC middleweight champion with a second-round TKO of Joey Villasenor in Jule 2007. He would drop the title in his next bout, losing to Robbie lawler via second-round TKO at EliteXC “Uprising” in September 2007, but rebounded with back-to-back wins over Xavier Foupa-Pokam and Tony Bonello that have returned his to title contention.

EliteXC’s October 4th event, its third CBS-broadcast event, features the promotion’s top draws in Kimbo Slice and Gina Carano.