Anthony Pettis Opens as Betting Favorite over Gilbert Melendez

One of the most anticipated fights of 2014 was announced on Sunday: UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis defending his title against top contender Gilbert Melendez. Before they fight, the pair will face off as coaches on season 20 of The Ultimate Fighter. They’ll coach 16 female strawweight fighters in a tournament to crown the first-ever […]

One of the most anticipated fights of 2014 was announced on Sunday: UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis defending his title against top contender Gilbert Melendez. Before they fight, the pair will face off as coaches on season 20 of The Ultimate Fighter. They’ll coach 16 female strawweight fighters in a tournament to crown the first-ever […]

Anthony Pettis vs. Gilbert Melendez Perfect Choice for ‘TUF’ 20 Fighters, Fans

There have been a lot of seasons of The Ultimate Fighter. Eighteen regular seasons, two in Brazil, one in China and one between England and Australia. There is one currently airing between Canada and Australia, another one that will air soon in Brazil, starting in March, and a 19th regular season that will start airing […]

There have been a lot of seasons of The Ultimate Fighter. Eighteen regular seasons, two in Brazil, one in China and one between England and Australia. There is one currently airing between Canada and Australia, another one that will air soon in Brazil, starting in March, and a 19th regular season that will start airing […]

Dana White Fine with Gilbert Melendez Testing Free-Agent Waters

LAS VEGAS — Gilbert Melendez is one of the more prominent free agents to leave the UFC and sign with a competing organization in many years. Melendez, currently ranked No. 2 in the UFC’s lightweight division, signed a term sheet earlier this week with Bellator. The UFC has the right to match the deal and […]

LAS VEGAS — Gilbert Melendez is one of the more prominent free agents to leave the UFC and sign with a competing organization in many years. Melendez, currently ranked No. 2 in the UFC’s lightweight division, signed a term sheet earlier this week with Bellator. The UFC has the right to match the deal and […]

Gilbert Melendez Agrees to Terms with Bellator, May Leave UFC

Huge news coming out of the Cesar Gracie camp as word broke Friday that elite lightweight Gilbert Melendez has agreed to terms for a contract with Bellator MMA. The news was broken by Bellator via press release, with CEO Bjorn Rebney stating: The moment Gil was legally able to explore the free agent market, Gil’s management […]

Huge news coming out of the Cesar Gracie camp as word broke Friday that elite lightweight Gilbert Melendez has agreed to terms for a contract with Bellator MMA. The news was broken by Bellator via press release, with CEO Bjorn Rebney stating: The moment Gil was legally able to explore the free agent market, Gil’s management […]

Michael Chandler Calls out Gilbert Melendez to Bellator Title Fight

Gilbert Melendez is not finding it easy these days to sign a contract with the UFC. As one of the very best lightweights in the world, “El Nino” is caught in a storm of epic proportions. Hailing from his Strikeforce days, it took Melendez so long to get into the UFC.  So much so that […]

Gilbert Melendez is not finding it easy these days to sign a contract with the UFC. As one of the very best lightweights in the world, “El Nino” is caught in a storm of epic proportions. Hailing from his Strikeforce days, it took Melendez so long to get into the UFC.  So much so that […]

Gilbert Melendez’s Contract Status Has UFC Future in Doubt

Gilbert Melendez is undoubtedly one of the best lightweight fighters in the world, but it’s quite possible his time as a UFC fighter could be coming to an end. At least that is the way things are looking at the current time. “El Nino’s” contract with Zuffa came to an end with his “Fight of […]

Gilbert Melendez is undoubtedly one of the best lightweight fighters in the world, but it’s quite possible his time as a UFC fighter could be coming to an end. At least that is the way things are looking at the current time. “El Nino’s” contract with Zuffa came to an end with his “Fight of […]