This Saturday, the world famous Playboy Mansion will host its first ever MMA event. The Strikeforce card will be headlined by their undefeated lightweight champion Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez (12-0) who will be taking on former Shooto fighter Tetsuji Kato. Although the fight card won’t be as stacked as your typical UFC event, the fact that the show will be held on Playboy grounds will bring a new level of exposure to mixed martial arts as there should be plenty of celebs and other influential people in attendance.

Those fortunate enough to attend will be treated to an array of amenities including a buffet style, gourmet dinner, top-shelf, open bar, and a wine tasting party featuring the spirits of several gold medal wineries. Various Playboy Playmates will be on hand to partake in all activities.

Other fights on the card include UFC vets Joe “Diesel” Riggs vs. Eugene “The Wolf” Jackson, Josh “The Punk” Thomson vs. Adam Lynn, TUF alum Bobby Southworth vs. Bill “The Butcher” Mahood and Daniel Puder vs. Richard Dalton.

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007 | File under Fight Cards, Strikeforce