Last night, Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez and former champ Stephen Thompson completed their trilogy of fights, with Melendez earning the win in the rubber match by split decision. When Thompson secured Melendez’s back in the fourth round and threatened with a rear naked choke, many believed that he deserved the victory. After all, the […]
Gilbert Melendez: How Does Last Night’s Fight Affect His Stock?
Last night, Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez and former champ Stephen Thompson completed their trilogy of fights, with Melendez earning the win in the rubber match by split decision. When Thompson secured Melendez’s back in the f…