Tag: Gilbert

Cesar Gracie: Gilbert Melendez Wants Anthony Pettis or BJ Penn in Next Fight

In a recent Twitter post, Gilbert Melendez‘s manager Cesar Gracie said the Strikeforce lightweight champion is confirmed to fight on the next Strikeforce card, scheduled for May 19, but an opponent has yet to be named. But if Team Gracie Jiu-Jits…

In a recent Twitter post, Gilbert Melendez‘s manager Cesar Gracie said the Strikeforce lightweight champion is confirmed to fight on the next Strikeforce card, scheduled for May 19, but an opponent has yet to be named. But if Team Gracie Jiu-Jitsu get their wish, it could be one of the top contenders at 155 pounds. […]

10 Reasons To Make Gilbert Melendez vs. BJ Penn Happen

Recently, former two-time world champion BJ Penn has expressed his desires to step away from the sport following his most recent loss to top contender Nick Diaz. The Hawaiian was outgunned by the former Strikeforce champ, though both men walked away wi…

Recently, former two-time world champion BJ Penn has expressed his desires to step away from the sport following his most recent loss to top contender Nick Diaz. The Hawaiian was outgunned by the former Strikeforce champ, though both men walked away with “Fight of the Night” for their fan-friendly performance. Some of Penn’s greatest performance […]

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10 Reasons To Make Gilbert Melendez vs. BJ Penn Happen

Scott Coker Says Gilbert Melendez Would Beat Frankie Edgar in a Great Fight

Gilbert Melendez defended his Strikeforce lightweight belt again last Saturday against Jorge Masvidal and again started the fans shouting for him to join the UFC. “Who is left for Melendez in Strikeforce anyway?” fans ask themselves. At thi…

Gilbert Melendez defended his Strikeforce lightweight belt again last Saturday against Jorge Masvidal and again started the fans shouting for him to join the UFC. “Who is left for Melendez in Strikeforce anyway?” fans ask themselves. At this point, though, it is without a doubt that the hype Melendez receives is for real after his […]

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Scott Coker Says Gilbert Melendez Would Beat Frankie Edgar in a Great Fight

Leaving Gilbert Melendez in Strikeforce Is an Awful Idea

This is just stupid. Seriously. It is. You have the consensus No. 2 lightweight in the world under contract, you can put him on the biggest stage in the world and have him fight a champion whose legend seems to grow with every gutsy performance, and yo…

This is just stupid. Seriously. It is. You have the consensus No. 2 lightweight in the world under contract, you can put him on the biggest stage in the world and have him fight a champion whose legend seems to grow with every gutsy performance, and you’re not. There’s not even really a good reason. […]

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Leaving Gilbert Melendez in Strikeforce Is an Awful Idea

Gilbert Melendez Defeats Jorge Masvidal by Unanimous Decision

In the main event of the evening at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal, it was Gilbert Melendez who dominated action early and often. With a mission of proving why he belongs in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Melendez approached his opponent, conn…

In the main event of the evening at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal, it was Gilbert Melendez who dominated action early and often. With a mission of proving why he belongs in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Melendez approached his opponent, connecting on right and left combinations that pushed Masvidal back against the cage. Action would stand […]

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Gilbert Melendez Defeats Jorge Masvidal by Unanimous Decision

Strikeforce Results: What We Learned from Gilbert Melendez vs. Jorge Masvidal

Strikeforce took us to San Diego tonight for the lightweight championship between Gilbert Melendez and Jorge Masvidal.  Melendez rode a five-fight win streak into the fight, whereas Masvidal had won his last two. This was a very important fight fo…

Strikeforce took us to San Diego tonight for the lightweight championship between Gilbert Melendez and Jorge Masvidal.  Melendez rode a five-fight win streak into the fight, whereas Masvidal had won his last two. This was a very important fight for one fighter who has a foot in with the UFC (Melendez), and the other hoping […]

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Strikeforce Results: What We Learned from Gilbert Melendez vs. Jorge Masvidal