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Strikeforce Heavyweight Tournament Reserve Fights Announced

Shane Del Rosario (10-0) vs. Lavar Johnson (15-3) according to Josh Gross:
Shane Del Rosario fights Lavar Johnson on Feb. 12 in an alternate Strikeforce heavyweight tournament fight. Will be on the televised card.
And Ray Sefo (2-0) vs. Valentijn Overeem (28-25) according to MMA Junkie:
A matchup between heavyweights Ray Sefo and Valentijn Overeem is targeted for the supporting cast of Strikeforce's recently announced eight-man heavyweight tournament.

Sources close to negotiations today told that contracts have not been signed, but verbal agreements are in place. An announcement on the fight is expected soon.

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