EliteXC/Strikeforce; mixed martial arts spectacular at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., made weight

The 18 fighters who will compete on tomorrow's/Saturday's huge EliteXC-Strikeforce mixed martial arts spectacular at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., made weight Friday at the HP Pavilion. Doors open Saturday at 4:30 p.m. PT. First fight is at 5 o'clock. Tickets are available.

All Photos: TOM CASINO/EliteXC

Frank Shamrock (left) defends his Strikeforce middleweight title against Cung Le in a highly-anticipated matchup of Bay Area rivals in the main event of a five-fight telecast on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast).


Gilbert Melendez (left) risks his Strikeforce lightweight belt against Gabe Lemley.

Drew Fickett (left) faces Jae Suk Lim in a compelling matchup at 172 pounds.

Wayne Cole (left) and Mike Kyle collide in an important fight for both athletes.

EliteXC standout Joey Villasenor meets Ryan Jensen in the SHOWTIME telecast's opening bout.
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