Despite being Strikeforce champion, Gilbert Melendez remains on the outside looking into the lightweight division. The Cesar Gracie student is slated to lock horns with Jorge Masvidal on the December 17 Strikeforce card. While Masvidal poses a legitimate threat, Melendez understands the importance of facing and defeating UFC caliber opposition to climb the MMA ranks. […]
Gilbert Melendez: “The UFC Belt is the Best Belt, and I Want It”