Comments on: Gilbert Melendez to fight for Strikeforce

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hbdale309 — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 22:43:05 +0000

Melendez wanted to fight for the UFC immediately but Strikeforce wouldn’t let him while still under contract. No worries; Gilbert said last week that once he finished w/ Strikeforce(1 fight I think), he’ll join up w/ the UFC most likely.

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FightOpinion.com - Your Global Connection to the Fight Industry. — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 05:01:42 +0000

[...] Strikeforce’s 9/29 PPV event at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills. Gilbert Melendez will make his SF return at that event. I felt the need to comment on this show for a couple of reasons. First, there have [...]

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Sam Caplan — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 23:58:00 +0000

It definitely should be on TV. In reading the press release, it’s a total cool concept because they will be having gourmet food, top shelf bar, a wine tasting, and an invite-only poker game. It’s a pretty cool concept and would make for a great visual on TV. I realize Bodog has tried to do something like this already but we’re talking Playboy here.

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UFCDaily.com — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 23:33:55 +0000

I agree Ivan, I believe this will be on Showtime as it is a great PR opportunity. Props to them for signing Melendez.

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Ivan Trembow — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 23:21:12 +0000

It will be interesting to see whether or not this is one of the shows included in the Strikeforce/EliteXC/Showtime deal stemming from the Strikeforce/EliteXC/Showtime lawsuit settlement. I certainly hope it’s on Showtime as opposed to not being available for anyone but the live crowd.

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