Sometimes it’s go big or go home. In MMA, more often than not, that attitude sees something spectacular happen in the cage. Other times, it happens in negotiations between fighter and promoter, usually on those rare occasions when a guy’s star power is enough for him to hold out for a little cash and a […]
Sometimes it’s go big or go home. In MMA, more often than not, that attitude sees something spectacular happen in the cage. Other times, it happens in negotiations between fighter and promoter, usually on those rare occasions when a guy’s star power is enough for him to hold out for a little cash and a […]
Gilbert Melendez has long been a staple in the lightweight division. For years, he was considered one of the best fighters of any weight class outside of the UFC. When he finally made his first Octagon appearance in 2013, it was clear that he was going to be in the title picture for a time […]
Gilbert Melendez has long been a staple in the lightweight division. For years, he was considered one of the best fighters of any weight class outside of the UFC. When he finally made his first Octagon appearance in 2013, it was clear that he was going to be in the title picture for a time […]
Gilbert Melendez is legit. With good boxing, a hard-nosed approach to the fight game and the ability to exchange in close quarters, he’s as good as a contender can be. But opposite a polarizing champion and in-cage whirlwind like Anthony “Showtime” Pettis, Melendez needs to be extra special when the two meet this weekend at […]
Gilbert Melendez is legit. With good boxing, a hard-nosed approach to the fight game and the ability to exchange in close quarters, he’s as good as a contender can be. But opposite a polarizing champion and in-cage whirlwind like Anthony “Showtime” Pettis, Melendez needs to be extra special when the two meet this weekend at […]
If you’re Gilbert Melendez you must be pretty happy with how it all worked out. In quieter moments, perhaps you can even marvel at your own good fortune. When Melendez takes on Anthony Pettis on Saturday at UFC 181, it will mark his second opportunity to win UFC gold in just three career fights inside […]
If you’re Gilbert Melendez you must be pretty happy with how it all worked out. In quieter moments, perhaps you can even marvel at your own good fortune. When Melendez takes on Anthony Pettis on Saturday at UFC 181, it will mark his second opportunity to win UFC gold in just three career fights inside […]
Anthony Pettis defeated Benson Henderson to claim the UFC lightweight title in an impressive first-round submission victory in August 2013. He’ll step in to defend his title on Dec. 6—462 days after he won the belt. Gilbert Melendez defeated Diego Sanchez in what Joe Rogan immediately called the best fight he’d ever seen to reaffirm himself […]
Anthony Pettis defeated Benson Henderson to claim the UFC lightweight title in an impressive first-round submission victory in August 2013. He’ll step in to defend his title on Dec. 6—462 days after he won the belt. Gilbert Melendez defeated Diego Sanchez in what Joe Rogan immediately called the best fight he’d ever seen to reaffirm himself […]
It has been a long time since Gilbert Melendez competed in a mixed martial arts fight. This is not to say he has not been busy. Melendez hasn’t spent his time playing video games or getting fat or hitting nightclubs during frequent trips to Las Vegas. He spends his days overseeing the evolution of his […]
It has been a long time since Gilbert Melendez competed in a mixed martial arts fight. This is not to say he has not been busy. Melendez hasn’t spent his time playing video games or getting fat or hitting nightclubs during frequent trips to Las Vegas. He spends his days overseeing the evolution of his […]