by Chuck Foss
It’s April 9,2011. The rematch almost 5 years in the making finally comes to fruition. Crusher vs. Melendez in San Diego for the Strikeforce LW Championship of the world.
The first clash between these two warriors came back on December 31, 2006, at PRIDE Shockwave. An epic battle ensued, with both fighters damaging each other with strikes on the feet and dominant positions on the ground, both dropping each other with strikes several times during the fight. Gilbert Melendez walked away with the unanimous decision win while most Kawajiri …

by Jeremy Latham
Former Light Heavyweight Champion Gegard Mousasi had been preparing for a tough fight with Mike Kyle this weekend in his quest to regain his Strikeforce title. Unfortunately, Kyle was forced out of the fight with a hand injury. Now the Dream Catcher faces a new opponent, last minute replacement Keith Jardine.
The Dean of Mean, who’s had just two wins in his last seven fights poses a unique threat to Mousasi. It’s not his herky-jerky style, it’s his crummy record. With the Zuffa buyout, if Mousasi happens to lose …