Eddie Alvarez: ‘I’m Going to Make Gilbert Melendez Pay for Wanting to Fight Me’

Eddie Alvarez and Gilbert Melendez are set to handle their business at UFC 188 on Saturday night in Mexico City. There is a large amount of buzz surrounding the clash between two of the elite lightweight fighters in the world, as the former Bellator champion and former Strikeforce 155-pound titleholder have built their respective careers […]

Eddie Alvarez and Gilbert Melendez are set to handle their business at UFC 188 on Saturday night in Mexico City. There is a large amount of buzz surrounding the clash between two of the elite lightweight fighters in the world, as the former Bellator champion and former Strikeforce 155-pound titleholder have built their respective careers […]

UFC Fight Night 62 Results: 5 Fights for Gilbert Burns

In mixed martial arts, fans and experts alike are trying to find out who is the next star in the sport. Gilbert Burns has been recognized as an individual worth watching by many in the MMA community. “With three wins by knockout, five wins by submission and an additional win on the judges’ scorecards, Burns […]

In mixed martial arts, fans and experts alike are trying to find out who is the next star in the sport. Gilbert Burns has been recognized as an individual worth watching by many in the MMA community. “With three wins by knockout, five wins by submission and an additional win on the judges’ scorecards, Burns […]

Josh Thomson Injured, out of UFC Fight Night 62 Bout with Gilbert Burns

Josh Thomson has announced he is injured and will not be able to face Gilbert Burns as scheduled in a lightweight bout at UFC Fight Night 62, set to take place March 21 in Brazil. That’s according to a report Thursday from Portuguese language website Lancenet.com.br and later translated by MMAJunkie.com.  Thomson did not reveal […]

Josh Thomson has announced he is injured and will not be able to face Gilbert Burns as scheduled in a lightweight bout at UFC Fight Night 62, set to take place March 21 in Brazil. That’s according to a report Thursday from Portuguese language website Lancenet.com.br and later translated by MMAJunkie.com.  Thomson did not reveal […]

Gilbert Melendez vs. Eddie Alvarez Announced as UFC 188 Co-Main Event

The UFC’s return to Mexico just got a boost, as the promotion announced that the co-main event will be a long-awaited lightweight fight between former Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez and former Bellator champion Eddie Alvarez. The news was announced by the UFC on Twitter: #UFC188 adds co-main event @GilbertMelendez vs @Ealvarezfight http://t.co/V9JT2WRrm9 pic.twitter.com/dujooi0XnZ — UFC […]

The UFC’s return to Mexico just got a boost, as the promotion announced that the co-main event will be a long-awaited lightweight fight between former Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez and former Bellator champion Eddie Alvarez. The news was announced by the UFC on Twitter: #UFC188 adds co-main event @GilbertMelendez vs @Ealvarezfight http://t.co/V9JT2WRrm9 pic.twitter.com/dujooi0XnZ — UFC […]

UFC Lightweight Gilbert Melendez Open to Fighting Conor McGregor at 155

Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez wants to welcome Conor “Notorious” McGregor to the UFC’s lightweight division.  While the Irish superstar is set to take on featherweight king Jose Aldo in July at UFC 189, a move to the lightweight division is already in his plans. When he decides to make the jump to 155 pounds, the former […]

Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez wants to welcome Conor “Notorious” McGregor to the UFC’s lightweight division.  While the Irish superstar is set to take on featherweight king Jose Aldo in July at UFC 189, a move to the lightweight division is already in his plans. When he decides to make the jump to 155 pounds, the former […]

Gilbert Melendez Eager to Get Back on Track, Open to Fight with Eddie Alvarez

Gilbert Melendez isn’t a fighter who is willing to settle for anything less than his best, and he’s determined to get his career back on track. After a three-year run under the Strikeforce banner in which he won then defended the lightweight title on six consecutive occasions, El Nino finally crossed over into UFC waters […]

Gilbert Melendez isn’t a fighter who is willing to settle for anything less than his best, and he’s determined to get his career back on track. After a three-year run under the Strikeforce banner in which he won then defended the lightweight title on six consecutive occasions, El Nino finally crossed over into UFC waters […]