Melendez Wants Aoki Next

Shortly after regaining the Strikeforce lightweight title in an epic slugfest with Josh Thomson, Gilbert Melendez made it clear he's ready to take on all comers in his quest to prove that the promotion’s 155-pounders are world class. The first step down that path leads to Dream lightweight champion Shinya Aoki, said Melendez. Speaking with Sherdog.com, Melendez discusses whom he wants next after his big win over Thomson. The sprawl and brawler also talks about the training and strategy that went into the victory that put the belt back around his waist for the first time in 18 months