On the heels of lightweight champion Benson Henderson’s destruction of Nate Diaz, the mixed martial arts world is abuzz with the thought of who the next challenger could be for the 155-pound crown.
Will the UFC do what many fans and media are calling for and parachute Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez in for an immediate shot?
Melendez has long been considered one of the best, if not the best lightweight in the world for the last three years now, and here is a head-to-toe breakdown of how he measures up against the current UFC champ.