The two were originally slated to face one another in an event to be held this month, but when the event was pulled, likely due to EliteXC's deal with CBS.

With that event shelved, EliteXC booked Diaz for their March 29 co-promotion with Strikeforce, but the CSAC blocked Diaz from participating on that card due to complications with medical documentation. Click here for more detailed information on that story.