Strikeforce have today announced their next event, featuring a Lightweight Title bout between Champion Gilbert "El Nino" Melendez and Challenger Josh "The Punk" Thompson.
The event will take place at the HP Pavillion in San Jose, California on the 27th June. This is the second time that this title fight has been scheduled, but Thompson had to pull out due to a shoulder injury that required surgery.
In a statement by Melendez, he said "This is a very big fight for the fans, for the promotion and for Josh and me, Josh is a great fighter, but I'm the champ, and I plan on remaining the champ for a long time." There is added interest in this fight, as the two fighters are long time friends and training partners. Thompson insists this isn't going to be a problem to their friendship.
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