"I'm really excited and totally ready. The fact Strikeforce is giving me this chance is tremendous and I am going to go for it. I won't be reckless, but I am going to let in all hang out in there. Win or lose this is going to be a great fight and I am going to put on a show.''

BAO QUACH

"I am really looking forward to Friday. The biggest thing for me in this fight and in all my fights is poise. I can't just freak out or panic. I am fighting my third lefty in a row, so I'm used to them. I feel I am punching harder and better.

"I respect everybody outside the cage, but inside I hate them. I know he is a good boxer but I'll stand with him if it comes to that.

"I don't think he's proved himself. I'll be looking to take him down and use my lateral movement.''

TITO JONES

"I only had three week's notice but I'm in shape and ready to get it on.

"I'm a former Golden Gloves boxing champion who has trained with Roy Jones Sr. in Pensacola, Fla. I've learned so much from him: life lessons that I carry out today as well as fighting. I lost my Dad when I was 18 so Roy has been like a father figure. He's taught me mental toughness.

"This is a great opportunity for me to fight a guy who will elevate me to where I want to be. I want to make it to the next level and I will after Friday. Quach was ranked 10th until that last loss so a win over him would be huge.

"Being half Filipino, I am looking for another vicious KO, like the one Manny Pacquiao. The people in the Philippines are always looking to look up to somebody, so if I can do a fraction of what Manny has, that would be great.

"Quach is a veteran with three times as many fights, so I know I can't be overzealous and that I have to fight smart and not get crazy. I'm confident in my kickboxing. I feel like if I touch him, he'll go back to his wrestling background. I don't think he's ever seen speed like me and I plan to capitalize on that.

"I tend to counter sometimes, but I know I need to take the initiative more and not let him dictate the pace. I'm a little nervous now but come game-time I'll be fine. I am looking at this as my coming out party and looking to steal the show.''

Mauro Ranallo will call the action from cageside with Stephen Quadros and Pat Miletich serving as expert analysts. The executive producer is David Dinkins, Jr., with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.