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Now that the dust has settled following the announcement that Strikeforce had reached deals with ProElite, Showtime and CBS, the attention is now focusing on their April 11 Showtime event.

Multiple reports surfaced this morning with all kinds of information regarding the event, and what additional match-ups may be on it. To start, when the announcement of the deal was made, it was reported that Frank Shamrock would be headlining the card. No opponent was named at the time, however, Five Oz. is now reporting his opponent is Nick Diaz. According to Caplan, the fight has been finalized and may be announced later today during a joint Strikeforce/Showtime conference call.

However, MMA Weekly also published a report earlier today regarding the main event among other things, and according to them, the fight isn’t set just yet. Apparently, Frank Shamrock wants to fight Tito Ortiz, but that doesn’t appear likely due to Tito’s remaining contractual ties to the UFC which are expected to end this summer, plus Tito is still recovering from back surgery. The report mentions Diaz, but Coker informed them the main event is still up in the air, and there’s only been “dialogue” between them and Diaz thus far.

Sam Caplan of Five Oz. published a report earlier today convering the latest additions and possible subtractions to the EliteXC/Showtime Nov. 8 fight card.

EliteXC “Unfinished Business” took place earlier this evening at the Stockton Arena in Stockton, California. A portion of the card aired on Showtime. The main card was broadcast live on CBS. This event was the second mixed martial arts event to air on major network television.

Three titles were on the line tonight.

Antonio Silva looked to stake his claim as the EliteXC Heavyweight Champion in a match against former UFC fighter Justin Eilers.

Jake Shields finally got his opportunity to compete for a championship belt as he faced off the always dangerous Nick Thompson.

In a rematch from EliteXC’s network television debut, Robbie Lawler looked to defend his middleweight crown against Scott Smith. The first fight ended in controversy when Lawler inadvertently poked Smith in the eye causing the doctors to stop the fight.

Nick Diaz, Rafael Feijao, Shayna Baszler, Wilson Reis and Cris Cyborg were also in action.

Results after the jump.