Rodrigo Damm vs. Gilbert Melendez at Strikeforce

 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=13508



Despite previous reports that Lyle Beerbohm could be a possibility to replace Josh Thomson in a bout against Gilbert Melendez at the upcoming April 11th Strkeforce event, it seems as if Rodrigo Damm has recently been chosen as the late replacement for the former Strikeforce lightweight champion.


The Fight Network was the first to report the possibility of the match up this afternoon, and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since been able to confirm the bout through Strikeforce V.P. of Communications, Mike Afromowitz.


 Main Card Bouts:

-Frank Shamrock vs. Nick Diaz

-Gilbert Melendez vs. Rodrigo Damm

-Christiane "Cyborg" Santos vs. Hitomi Akano

-Benji Radach vs. Scott Smith

-Brett Rogers vs. Ron Humphries

 

 

pretty good replacement

Very good fight, unfortunately this cards only on PPV in Canada and isnt worth 40 bucks

Great Fight. Rodrigo is an aggressive fighter that brings it with full force and evil intentions.

PS. Hopefully Carrina will be there as well!

 doh! I was looking forward to Ishida

 good replacement, strong work strikeforce.

You an see this event live for $16:

http://www.goldstar.com/events/san-jose-ca/strikeforce-mixed-martial-arts-shamrock-vs-diaz.html?p=F94797EP

 Good fight, I actually like this more as I wanted to see Gilbert get at least one fight in before he rematches Thomson.

Unless he is really out of shape from taking this fight on 1 week notice, Damm will win.

FYI Gilbert is a MONSTER right now.  He has never been in this good of shape in his career.  He has smashed just about everyone he has been training with.  He broke two ribs on one of his coaches who weighs 190lbs.



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Damm can give Gil problems if he gets on top on the ground.

CompanyBlue - Damm can give Gil problems if he gets on top on the ground.


That wont happen but he can give him some problems standing and some off his back.

Though Gil will finish him

PISSED!!!! Beerbohm is 9-0 andd finished everyone and has sick wrestling and scrambling. Same excact fight style as GIL. Why would they not have 9-0 Fancy Pants (who is 21-0 lifetime, including amatuer bouts) fight Gil. PISSED! Damm is coming off a 1st rd loss! Lyle is coming off a 1st round stoppage over a tough undefeated Brazilian Rafaello Traitor. PISSED

Damm getting finished by Mitsuoka was one of the biggest surprises of last year imo. It just wasn't really talked about.

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Great replacement!

This card is free on Showtime? Yes?

 Strikeforce is free on Showtime.  If you live out west you should go.  Cheap tickets, great event.  Stay tuned for El Nino After Party details...

^^^ thanks man, I wish I could attend the live event, but I live on the East Coast ):