Tag: Gilbert

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…

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 […]

Strikeforce Results: Has Gilbert Melendez Been Overrated?

It wasn’t pretty, but Gilbert Melendez retained his lightweight crown. Melendez bested rival Josh Thomson once again in a hard-fought, split-decision victory.  The bout was the champ’s most difficult since, well, the last time he faced…

It wasn’t pretty, but Gilbert Melendez retained his lightweight crown. Melendez bested rival Josh Thomson once again in a hard-fought, split-decision victory.  The bout was the champ’s most difficult since, well, the last time he faced Josh Thomson. The win, which did little to settle the score in this 75-minute long trilogy, called into question […]

Strikeforce: Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Upon the announcement that the UFC’s parent company, Zuffa, had purchased Strikeforce in March 2011, many believed Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez would be one of the first fighters to leave the organization and compete ins…

Upon the announcement that the UFC’s parent company, Zuffa, had purchased Strikeforce in March 2011, many believed Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez would be one of the first fighters to leave the organization and compete inside the Octagon.  However, more than one year later, Melendez is still at the helm of Strikeforce’s 155-pound class and will […]

Gilbert Melendez: Questions We Have About the Strikeforce Star

Strikeforce Lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez is a widely talked-about commodity in the MMA community. From his dominance over a talent-depleted roster to his involvement in the infamous Nashville Brawl of 2010 to his relationship with gossip light…

Strikeforce Lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez is a widely talked-about commodity in the MMA community. From his dominance over a talent-depleted roster to his involvement in the infamous Nashville Brawl of 2010 to his relationship with gossip lightning rods Nick and Nate Diaz, Melendez is a name that has been on the tongue on MMA pundits […]

Josh Thomson Ready to Go the Distance Against Gilbert Melendez This Saturday

There was a scare last week when rumors that Josh Thomson injured his knee and would be forced to pull out of his title fight with Gilbert Melendez were circulated, but those rumors were unsubstantiated. Thomson will be showing up for the rubber match …

There was a scare last week when rumors that Josh Thomson injured his knee and would be forced to pull out of his title fight with Gilbert Melendez were circulated, but those rumors were unsubstantiated. Thomson will be showing up for the rubber match against Melendez at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier. Thomson took some time […]

Strikeforce Is Damaging Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez’ Career

As Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez continues to not only compete against mid-level fighters but also rematch them multiple times, the clock on his career as an athlete continues to count down.  The 30 year old Californian is on a…

As Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez continues to not only compete against mid-level fighters but also rematch them multiple times, the clock on his career as an athlete continues to count down.  The 30 year old Californian is on a six fight winning streak and has an overall record of 20-2.  He has knocked out […]