Tag: Lightweight

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 […]

Nate Diaz: Gilbert Melendez Is the Best Lightweight on the Planet

Nate Diaz is getting the next shot at Benson Henderson’s lightweight title. Well, the next shot after Frankie Edgar gets his shot in August, but you know what I mean. In Diaz’ mind, however, neither the current UFC champ or his challenger a…

Nate Diaz is getting the next shot at Benson Henderson’s lightweight title. Well, the next shot after Frankie Edgar gets his shot in August, but you know what I mean. In Diaz’ mind, however, neither the current UFC champ or his challenger are the best lightweights in the world. That honor, according to Diaz, goes […]

UFC on Fox 3: Nate Diaz Primed to Win Lightweight Title in 2012

Nate Diaz is on an all-out rampage, and nobody in the lightweight division can stop him. Obviously, Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson might have something to say about that statement, but after showing dramatic improvement yet again at UFC on Fox 3, Diaz…

Nate Diaz is on an all-out rampage, and nobody in the lightweight division can stop him. Obviously, Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson might have something to say about that statement, but after showing dramatic improvement yet again at UFC on Fox 3, Diaz is officially ready to snatch the lightweight title. After a rough start […]

Diego Sanchez: 5 Possible Opponents for His Lightweight Return

After suffering a loss to B.J. Penn in a lightweight title fight in December 2009, Diego Sanchez split wins and losses in four straight decisions at welterweight. Though Sanchez performed respectably in his return to the 170-pound division, he recently…

After suffering a loss to B.J. Penn in a lightweight title fight in December 2009, Diego Sanchez split wins and losses in four straight decisions at welterweight. Though Sanchez performed respectably in his return to the 170-pound division, he recently acknowledged the fact that he might find more success at lightweight. In announcing that a […]

UFC 145: Canadian Lightweight Title on the Line This Weekend

There are many small mixed martial arts promotions in Canada who claim to carry different Canadian titles and promotional champions. Fans north of the border, however, are well aware that despite the names fighting hard and holding belts in some of the…

There are many small mixed martial arts promotions in Canada who claim to carry different Canadian titles and promotional champions. Fans north of the border, however, are well aware that despite the names fighting hard and holding belts in some of these smaller shows, the best fighters in our country are all under the UFC […]

Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Final and a Lightweight Championship Rubber Match Set for May 19 in San Jose

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Courtesy of :The MMA Truth Related Posts:Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix: Falling Apart Before It StartsStrikeforce Results: Power Ranking Alistair Overeem & the Grand Prix Final FourStrikeforce Grand Prix Final: Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier BreakdownStrikeforce World Grand Prix: Six Heavyweight Fighters Are Added To The CardStrikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix: Josh Barnett The Early Favorite?