Melendez vs. Thomson IV ?

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"From my understanding, they're going to offer him the rematch, and if it doesn't happen, it's not because of me," Thomson said. "I just want everyone to understand that."

http://mmajunkie.com/news/29688/strikeforce-champ-melendez-to-be-offered-fourth-thomson-fight-healy-on-deck.mma

It's the best fight for him in Strikeforce.

Melendez vs Thomson XIII coming to you in 2018. Only in Strikeforce

Get him in the UFC already

Farmer1906 wrote:

Get him in the UFC already

+1 He's wasting away his prime years at Strikeforce.

Don't want to see it, just wasting Gil's talent, Bendo V Gil that is the fight to make

I don't really care how many times they fight, each one has been good, that is what I want.

Looks like Josh was telling fibs.

http://mmajunkie.com/news/29709/strikeforce-ceo-no-melendez-vs-thomson-4-healy-could-be-next-in-lightweight-line.mma

Healy looked like shit though, Thomson 4 makes more sense

Gil is a good fighter, but I dont think he is UFC champ material.

I have him losing to Bendo, Maynard, Pettis, and Frankie.

I got him about even with Nate and Cowboy.

Then I see him handling guys like Guida, Miller, Dunham, Guillard with ease.

But not the champ.

With that said, if he came to the UFC he would get a unification fight.

Would and should get a unification bout. I think he beats Edgar, but Maynard and Bendo would be tough matches to pick along with a few others like Pettis.

GDPofDRC wrote:

Would and should get a unification bout. I think he beats Edgar, but Maynard and Bendo would be tough matches to pick along with a few others like Pettis.

Why do you think he beats Frankie? I could see Frankie vs. Gil going a lot like Frankie vs. Maynard. Just dont see Frankie getting a knockout over Gil.

Gil could KO him, but wouldn't bet on it. I think it is close but Gil is a little better or as good just about everywhere. I think Edgar is still overrated, about to be 2-4 in his last 6 when he losses to Bendo again. I think he overachieved at 155 the past couple of years and was fortunate in two of those decision victories. He could be champ again, but I have a hard time believing it will happen.

Gonna agree. Mainly cause anything is possible. Bout to make a new thread with some matchups. Want to see everyones opinion.

Anything is possible. Beauty of it.

GDPofDRC wrote:

I don't really care how many times they fight, each one has been good, that is what I want.

They have all been good, and imo Josh won the last one.

Is it the best thing for Gil's career? obviously not. UFC(and I rarely advocate this) is the logical progression, cause I do agree that motivation is becoming an issue with Gil. But the UFC is prob not going to happen anytime soon.


So what else is left? Thomson or Healy are the only guys who stand out, and Healy did not earn the shot on Sat. Maybe he earned it b4 that fight, but man that was a dud of a win.

Is Eddie Alvarez completely out of the question?

OU wrote:

Is Eddie Alvarez completely out of the question?

No idea, but that would be awesome.