Though focused on Masvidal, Strikeforce champ Melendez thinks Edgar is beatable

SAN DIEGO – At a press conference in support of “Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal,” Gilbert Melendez notes Frankie Edgar did a good job defending his belt at UFC 136.

But he scrunches his face a bit in a way that says there’s something else on his m…

SAN DIEGO – At a press conference in support of “Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal,” Gilbert Melendez notes Frankie Edgar did a good job defending his belt at UFC 136.

But he scrunches his face a bit in a way that says there’s something else on his mind.

The truth, found beside the podium after the gathering, is that he’s salivating at a chance to beat the UFC champ.