Melendez vs. Thomson III, Kyle vs. Cavalcante targeted for Strikeforce’s May event

Gilbert Melendez and Josh Thomson will soon settle a score.

Multiple sources close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com that verbal agreements are in place for a rubber
match between the current and former Strikeforce lightweight champ at
“Strikeforc…

Gilbert Melendez and Josh Thomson will soon settle a score.

Multiple sources close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com that verbal agreements are in place for a rubber
match between the current and former Strikeforce lightweight champ at
“Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier,” which takes place May 19 at HP
Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., and airs live on Showtime.

Additionally, a non-title light-heavyweight matchup between former champ
Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante and Mike Kyle is expected to take place.