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Former two-time UFC title contender Gilbert Melendez will make his long-waited return to action when he fights Arnold Allen at UFC 239 on July 6 in Las Vegas. The UFC announced the new fight on Wednesday. Melendez (22-7) hasn’t fought since 2017 when h…
Former two-time UFC title contender Gilbert Melendez will make his long-waited return to action when he fights Arnold Allen at UFC 239 on July 6 in Las Vegas. The UFC announced the new fight on Wednesday. Melendez (22-7) hasn’t fought since 2017 when he earned ‘Fight of the Night’ honors in a battle with Jeremy […]
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Gilbert Melendez’s decorated MMA career could be coming to an end. News broke today that Melendez is reportedly in talks to end his lengthy layoff to face Arnold Allen at December’s UFC 232 according to an anonymous source who confirmed the talks to MMAjunkie.com. The fight was first reported by FloCombat. Melendez recently confirmed that he […]
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Gilbert Melendez’s decorated MMA career could be coming to an end.
News broke today that Melendez is reportedly in talks to end his lengthy layoff to face Arnold Allen at December’s UFC 232 according to an anonymous source who confirmed the talks to MMAjunkie.com. The fight was first reported by FloCombat.
Melendez recently confirmed that he was ending a yearlong hiatus since a brutal beating at the hands of feared knockout artist Jeremy Stephens. The bout was contested at featherweight, Melendez’ first bout at 145 pounds since 2003.
The former Strikeforce lightweight champion and UFC title challenger was once one of the top 155-pound fighters in the world. He won the Strikeforce lightweight title twice and defended it five times in total to storm into the UFC in 2013. He met then-champ Benson Henderson for the title and lost a close split decision. ‘El Nino’ then won a brutal, bloody war with Diego Sanchez at UFC 166 to earn a second UFC title shot at UFC 181 in December 2014.
Melendez was submitted by former champ Anthony Pettis and went on to lose three straight fights to Stephens, Edson Barboza, and Eddie Alvarez to put his overall UFC record at a disappointing 1-5.
He was also suspended for a positive drug test and has been dealing with a significant leg injury where bruises calcified and resulted in nerve damage. But in an interview with MMAjunkie this week, he said he’s doing better:
“As a fighter, recovery takes a bit longer, and mileage is a little bit more, so with all that added up, I took some time,” Melendez said on Wednesday. “But I’m feeling great. My leg is better. I’m checking kicks right now, and I feel good about it.”
With the losses mounting to the best fighters in the world, ‘El Nino’ admitted he needs to win his next fight and win big.
If he did, he claimed his career may continue, but a loss or poor performance would result in him re-examining his path:
“I think it’s important for me to succeed in my next fight,” Melendez said. “It will be hard to go on if I don’t succeed. I really have to deliver. Even if I did come out with a victory, and I’m not happy with my performance, I’d probably have to consider everything.
“I need to succeed in this fight. If I do, that journey may continue. But if I don’t succeed, I can’t say forever-ever, but it’s definitely going to be time to step back for a long time.”
If he does battle Allen, he’ll have no easy task. The 24-year-old featherweight was last seen submitting Mads Burnell at May’s UFC Liverpool. He boasts four wins in a row in the UFC and an overall MMA record of 13-1.
Will Melendez continue his storied career past UFC 232?
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Watch a rarely-seen submission end an insane comeback at UFC Liverpool:
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UFC featherweight Arnold Allen was feeling the pressure throughout most of his main card against Mads Burnell at today’s (Sun., May 27, 2018) UFC Liverpool from the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England.
Throughout the second and third rounds, Burnell was able to take Allen down with relative ease and ride out top control, making it look like a decision victory was soon on the way.
But the Suffolk, England native never gave up, using his submission skills to turn the table in the final round with a rarely-seen ninja choke that earned the tap from Burnell in the final half of the round.
Watch the insane comeback right here:
How did about this comeback by Arnold Allen? pic.twitter.com/wahqa4M9h6
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) May 27, 2018
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Rising UFC Featherweight prospect Arnold Allen scored a big victory over Mads Burnell at the UFC Fight Night 130 event at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England this weekend. Allen, who came into the Octagon on Sunday riding a five-fight win-streak, caug…
Rising UFC Featherweight prospect Arnold Allen scored a big victory over Mads Burnell at the UFC Fight Night 130 event at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England this weekend. Allen, who came into the Octagon on Sunday riding a five-fight win-streak, caught Burnell in a choke in the third round to pick up the “W.” […]
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145 lbs: Arnold Allen vs. Makwan Amirkhan Londoners are in for a great night at UFC Fight Night 107 with a pretty nice line up in most categories. The 145 pound bout features Arnold Allen (11-1) vs. Makwan Amirkhan (13-2). The young pair is likely to fight a close match since both of them are […]
145 lbs: Arnold Allen vs. Makwan Amirkhan
Londoners are in for a great night at UFC Fight Night 107 with a pretty nice line up in most categories. The 145 pound bout features Arnold Allen (11-1) vs. Makwan Amirkhan (13-2). The young pair is likely to fight a close match since both of them are talented and are expected to knock off many of their opponents in the coming years.
Allen’s debut in debut in 2015 was notable. After submitting Alan Omer he took on Yaotzin Meza six months later and won a cracker of a fight. Allen has managed to evolve into a well rounded fighter with tenacity although he may seem to drift at times. Amirkhan on the other hand is an aggressive opponent with the unique ability to go for broke no matter what his position. This game-plan could work and we may seem Amirkhan getting the better of Allen by submission.
155 lbs.: Joe Duffy vs. Reza Madadi
Joe Duffy (15-2) faces off Reza Madadi in the 155lbs category at UFC Fight Night 107 in London. As we recall, Duffy started his UFC career with two amazing wins that did not last 5 minutes in total against Jake Lindsey and Ivan Jorge. His next bout was well fought as well where he dropped a decision to Dustin Poirier. He then dropped and submitted Mitch Clarke six months later. With 10 submission and 4 knockouts in the early round it won’t seem likely that many will bet against Duffy.
Reza Madadi returned to the cage after 18 months following brushes with the law. He dropped a decision to Norman Parke and then scored a knock out against Yan Cabral in their Rotterdam fight. He has submitted eight opponents and has a top game that is seemingly effecting. His wrestling prowess is better than most in the lightweight category. However, lack of speed and striking attack could be Madadi’s downfall. It would make sense to put a few bucks on Duffy who should get through with a unanimous decision.
Another day, another addition to an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event. Featherweights Makwan Amirkhani (13-2) and Arnold Allen (11-1) are set to compete on a UFC Fight Night card in London. The UFC announced the match-up earlier today. Amirkhani hasn’t fought since Feb. 2016. He defeated Mike Wilkinson by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: […]
Another day, another addition to an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event. Featherweights Makwan Amirkhani (13-2) and Arnold Allen (11-1) are set to compete on a UFC Fight Night card in London. The UFC announced the match-up earlier today. Amirkhani hasn’t fought since Feb. 2016. He defeated Mike Wilkinson by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: […]