Melendez vs. Kawajiri title fight expected for April 9 Strikeforce event

Although the second part of the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix’s
opening round likely will be delayed until June, some other participants
are being slotted for the organization’s April show.

A lightweight title fight between champion Gilbert Mele…

Although the second part of the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix’s
opening round likely will be delayed until June, some other participants
are being slotted for the organization’s April show.

A lightweight title fight between champion Gilbert Melendez and Tatsuya Kawajiri is expected to be a
featured bout at the April 9 event.

MMAjunkie.com confirmed the title fight with sources close to the event.