Filed under: DREAM, Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, News, Japan
The long-rumored rematch between Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez and DREAM lightweight champion Shinya Aoki will not be taking place at Fighting and Entertainment Group’s Dec. 31 Dynamite!! 2010 show in Japan.
MMA Fighting confirmed the news with FEG USA’s Mike Kogan and Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker.
Melendez defeated Aoki via unanimous decision in April at Strikeforce: Nashville. Strikeforce was expected to return the favor by sending their 155-pound champion to Japan to fight Aoki on the annual New Year’s Eve show.