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10.10.2011 | 1:55 PM ET

On the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani he just stated his plans are to fight Jorge Masvidal in December on the Strikeforce card.  Discuss?  He stated that he still has 4 fights on his current Strikeforce/Showtime contract.

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10.10.2011 | 1:59 PM ET

well he does not have to "jump over" if the company gets closed...than he has to find a new home...and whats better than the UFC?
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10.10.2011 | 2:01 PM ET

Dammit he needs to jump over as soon as possible. Same for Alvarez.

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10.10.2011 | 2:01 PM ET

That sucks. 

I really, really, really want to see Edgar vs Melendez.

Melendez has the same power to rock Edgar like Maynard did, plus the tenacity and cardio to keep it up for more than a round.

I'm not saying I would necessarily pick Melendez yet, because Frankie Edgar is a god among men, but at least on paper, Melendez poses some real problems for Edgar.
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10.10.2011 | 2:02 PM ET

At this point in both Frankie's and Melendez's career, that fight makes so much sense it's almost ridiculous if it doesn't happen.  I want to see that fight more than I wanted to see GSP/Diaz, they are both at the top of the Lightweight division.  Honestly at first I didn't want Strikeforce to cease operations, but if it's holding Melendez back, then just shut them down.

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10.10.2011 | 2:02 PM ET


"His plans" as in what he wants for himself? That's a mistake.

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10.10.2011 | 2:03 PM ET

I think he means he is training for Masvidal.

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10.10.2011 | 2:05 PM ET


4 fights on his SF contract huh? My money says SF dies before he gets 4 fights. Seriously, after masvidal there are NO fights for him there.

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10.10.2011 | 2:06 PM ET

I agree.  There really is no competition for anyone significant in Strikeforce.  It's a dying promotion.

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10.10.2011 | 2:09 PM ET

Melendez needs to come to the ufc!

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10.10.2011 | 2:23 PM ET

He'll come over after the Masvidal fight, no doubt. With the UFC taking Gil and probably a few more HWs once the GP is finished, Strikeforce will be as good as dead. Gil is definitely the last major piece of the puzzle, though. Those 4 fights on his contract mean nothing.

Besides, didn't Dana confirm he would be in the UFC soon? I'll have to catch the MMA Hour podcast and see what he said, but I'm sure most of it is just a smokescreen.
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10.10.2011 | 4:33 PM ET


strikeforce just posted this on twitter

Big announcement coming soon on the immediate future of LW champ @GilbertMelendez! Stay tuned for details

"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"

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10.10.2011 | 4:38 PM ET

ok he's heading to ufc...why would they post as a big announcement that he'll stay..
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10.10.2011 | 4:42 PM ET

Does gil have "truth anxiety"? ;) He will be in the UFC. No doubts about it.

* Edited at 10.10.2011, 4:43 PM ET *

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10.10.2011 | 4:45 PM ET

Do you guys think he gets an immediate title shot? If not who does he face?

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10.10.2011 | 4:46 PM ET


I think he should fight Pettis or the loser of Henderson vs Guida, I don't think he should get a shot right off the bat.

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10.10.2011 | 4:48 PM ET

Melendez vs Pettis makes sens to me!

Strikeforce vs WEC 

* Edited at 10.10.2011, 4:48 PM ET *

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10.10.2011 | 4:48 PM ET

@Poir, I agree with him getting the loser of Henderson/Guida. He would beat Pettis pretty handily at this point in their careers imo

* Edited at 10.10.2011, 4:49 PM ET *

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10.10.2011 | 4:50 PM ET

well there is a contender bout in november...i guess the winner could go first and than it will be melendez...he could get the shot straight away or like shields fight someone first....maybe maynard? ^^
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10.10.2011 | 4:53 PM ET

@Daguentha, that would be good too. I think Melendez/Maynard or Melendez/loser of Bendo-Guida make the most sense

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10.10.2011 | 4:56 PM ET

problem with the maynard idea is that maynard would have to get a titleshot if he wins....if they make it a contenderfight and not a if-a-wins-he-gets-a-shot-but-b-would-never-get-one-fight....like the Bendo/Guida idea more to be honest


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