Gilbert Melendez is one of the most underrated fighters in mixed-marital arts today, and some fans barely know who he is. Since the UFC acquired Strikeforce, many assumed that all of Strikeforce’s fighters would make the transition over to the UFC.
Melendez is the current Strikeforce Lightweight Champion, but most fans do not give him the respect that he deserves. Gilbert is a beast when the cage door closes and isn’t afraid of anyone that stands across from him.
Melendez is one of the nicer fighters in the sport, as he always takes to time to take pictures with fans and is becoming a huge fan favorite. A move to the UFC would make “El Nino” a big draw.