Cesar Gracie comments on Jake Shields, Gilbert Melendez and Nick Diaz

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend, Cesar Gracie has comments on the future of the three Strikeforce champions currently under his wing, including that of middleweight king-pin, Jake Shields.

Speaking via M-1 Global’s website, Gracie said:

“Jake [Shields] is one of the world’s best welterweights. In my opinion he is the #2 in the world. His next fight will be against Dan Henderson at middleweight. Depending on how he does will determine his future weight class.”

On Gilbert Melendez title defense in April, Gracie said:

“Shinya Aoki presents many challenges [for Gilbert Melendez]. He [Aoki] is extremely flexible and has good submissions. It is important to not trade submissions with him. Strikes must be employed to keep him off balance and uncomfortable.”

And finally on the future of Stockton native, Nick Diaz he said:

“We are currently in discussion for Nick [Diaz]’s next fight. It is possible that he will be competing for Dream in his next fight. If he fights in Strikeforce first he will probably fight a weight class up at 185lbs. As of yet we do not have a firm opponent.”

Both Shields and Melendez will be next in action on April 17th in Nashville, Tennessee against possibly the toughest competition they’ve ever faced. Can they pull it off and remain the most successful team under the Strikeforce roster?

By Michael Pepper. (Follow me on Twitter)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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