By Chris Howie
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer

It looks as though Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez will likely be moving to the UFC's 155lb division sooner rather than later as a report from MMAWeekly.com over the weekend suggests a scheduled December Strikeforce title fight is now off.

Melendez had been pegged to defend against Jorge Masvidal but Melendez could instead, face the winner of the UFC 136 title fight between the Champion, Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard. UFC President Dana White was coy to the idea, but did say there was a chance "“It’s a possibility. The thing is, that division is so stacked. And usually timing has a lot to do with (who gets the next shot).”

Melendez was happy to hear he was on the Presidents radar "It’s exciting that the boss definitely wants me over to the UFC, because it’s definitely a good move for me,” Melendez said. “I’d be there in a heartbeat. Money doesn’t really mean nothing at this point, my money’s good, I’m happy with my money, if he told me to come fight for the same price, I would do it.”

“I’m coming for all the 55lbers and I really want to prove I’m No. 1. It would be nice to get a title shot, but if I need to come through it and work my way up, I’m more than willing. Part of being No. 1 is beating everyone, every match-up, I think I can beat every style out there."

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