Strikeforce CEO, Scott Coker, believes that Gilbert Melendez would come out on top if he fought UFC lightweight champion, Frankie Edgar
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“Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal” Salaries Released
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The California State Athletic Commission has released the official salaries for all of the contestants that competed in last Saturday’s “Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal” event.
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