Strikeforce Melendez vs Masvidal Results Wrap-Up

After a fairly long absence, Strikeforce returned on Saturday night, delivering a card from San Diego, CA that saw two champions defend their titles. Also along the way, an up and coming fighter saw his 8 fight winning streak come to an end while another halted a two fight losing streak.

Gilbert Melendez looked the worse for wear following his bout with Jorge Masvidal, but still walked away with his lightweight title belt strapped around his waist after earning the unanimous decision victory. Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos showed that the 18 months away from the cage had no effect on her, as she ended her fight at the 16 second mark of Round One. Gegard Mousasi showed Ovince St. Preux that he might not be ready to challenge for the light heavyweight crown just yet, while KJ Noons got things back on track by defeating Billy Evangelista.

Full Results:

Main Card:

Gilbert Melendez defeats Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)

Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos defeats Hiroko Yamanaka via TKO at :16 of Round One

Gegard Mousasi defeats Ovince St. Preux via unanimous decision (29-28 x 3)

K.J. Noons defeats Billy Evangelista via unanimous decision (29-28 x 3)

Preliminary Card:

Caros Fodor defeats Justin Wilcox via knockout at :13 of Round One

Roger Bowling defeats Jerron Peoples via knockout at :42 of Round One

Devin Cole  defeats Gabriel Salinas-Jones via unanimous decision (30-27 x 3)

Eddie Mendez defeats Fernando Gonzalez via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Herman Terrado defeats Chris Brown via submission at 4:05 of Round Three

 Further Reading: Melendez defeats Jorge Masvidal, invites UFC Lightweights to Strikeforce

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