Strikeforce welterweight contenders Nick Diaz (20-7, 1 NC) and Jay “The Thoroughbred” Hieron (18-4) were unable to meet at the August 15th “Carano vs. Cyborg” event, however CEO and co-founder Scott Coker hopes they can meet by the end of the year. Following the Sho- wtime broadcast, Coker said of Diaz "I think he's going to meet with the athletic commission, get that all worked out, and hopefully we'll see Nick back here before the end of the year."