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In the aftermath of the Strikeforce event at the Playboy Mansion two weekends ago, many of the notable fighters that Strikeforce has within their organization now have some waiting and thinking to do as far as who their next opponent will be. With big name fighters like Gilbert Melendez, Josh Thomson, and Joe “Diesel” Riggs all performing at high levels at the Playboy Mansion, what kind of matchups can Strikeforce potentially create for future events? Can the league create a card that will sell to MMA fans? Perhaps the biggest question is can Strikeforce create the type of matchups that these fighters see as advancing their careers? Let’s take an in-depth look at what Strikeforce has to offer within its organization, which fighters may be brought into the organization, and what other possibilities may be on the horizon for its top fighters.
Melendez tops out
Gilbert Melendez had an impressive showing at the Playboy Mansion event with his decisive unanimous decision victory over veteran Shooto fighter Tetsuji Kato. Melendez won the fight while battling the final two rounds with an injured hand. With the win, he remained undefeated and positioned himself at the top of the food chain in Strikeforce’s lightweight division.
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A look back at Strikeforce at the Mansion
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