Scott Coker Would Pick Gilbert Melendez Over Frankie Edgar; Says Zuffa Still Committed To Strikeforce

Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker discusses his promotions upcoming December event in San Diego which will feature a lightweight title match between champ Gilbert Melendez and Jorge Masvidal.

In Coker’s opinion, when Melendez meets UFC champ Frankie Edgar, it will be ‘El Nino’ with his hand raised at the end. The Strikeforce boss also talks about women’s champ Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Santos, Gina Carano, KJ Noons, Showtime, the support from Zuffa, and his hopes for the future of the promotion.

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Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker discusses his promotions upcoming December event in San Diego which will feature a lightweight title match between champ Gilbert Melendez and Jorge Masvidal.

In Coker’s opinion, when Melendez meets UFC champ Frankie Edgar, it will be ‘El Nino’ with his hand raised at the end. The Strikeforce boss also talks about women’s champ Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Santos, Gina Carano, KJ Noons, Showtime, the support from Zuffa, and his hopes for the future of the promotion.

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