Melendez vs. Aoki is not likely for Dream.16
The rematch between Gilbert Melendez, and Shinya Aoki was a possibility for Dream 16.
The rematch between Gilbert Melendez, and Shinya Aoki was a possibility for Dream 16.
Former EliteXC lightweight champ has been talking about Gilbert Melendez vs Shinya Aoki and how he wants a shot at the winner of the unification match set to take place at Strikeforce ‘Nashville’ on April 17th.
Gilbert Melendez, the current Strikeforce Lightweight Champion, is set to face Shinya Aoki, the current Dream Lightweight Champion on CBS in April.
Melendez is been wanting to fight Aoki ever since he regained his title back in December.
“All of a sudden this year, I avenged both my losses. I cleaned my slate. I beat Rodrigo Damm, a tough guy, I’m the champ again, and now they’re talking about me fighting the No. 2 guy in the world.” Melendez stated. “One win away from being top five in the world