Tag: Melendez

Josh Thomson Ready to Go the Distance Against Gilbert Melendez This Saturday

There was a scare last week when rumors that Josh Thomson injured his knee and would be forced to pull out of his title fight with Gilbert Melendez were circulated, but those rumors were unsubstantiated. Thomson will be showing up for the rubber match …

There was a scare last week when rumors that Josh Thomson injured his knee and would be forced to pull out of his title fight with Gilbert Melendez were circulated, but those rumors were unsubstantiated. Thomson will be showing up for the rubber match against Melendez at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier. Thomson took some time […]

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 […]

Strikeforce: Josh Thomson Disputes Injury Rumors, Will Still Fight Melendez

The sport of mixed martial arts hasn’t yet earned its fair share of coverage from major media sources, and with that, there are often rumors that take a while to get substantiated one way or another.  That was the case on Thursday night when…

The sport of mixed martial arts hasn’t yet earned its fair share of coverage from major media sources, and with that, there are often rumors that take a while to get substantiated one way or another.  That was the case on Thursday night when freelance reporter @FrontRowBrian tweeted that former Strikeforce lightweight champion Josh Thomson had […]

Strikeforce: Josh Thomson Disputes Injury Rumors, Will Still Fight Melendez

The sport of mixed martial arts hasn’t yet earned its fair share of coverage from major media sources, and with that, there are often rumors that take a while to get substantiated one way or another.  That was the case on Thursday night when…

The sport of mixed martial arts hasn’t yet earned its fair share of coverage from major media sources, and with that, there are often rumors that take a while to get substantiated one way or another.  That was the case on Thursday night when freelance reporter @FrontRowBrian tweeted that former Strikeforce lightweight champion Josh Thomson had […]

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 […]

BJ Penn Should Reconsider the Opportunity to Face Gilbert Melendez

On Saturday, May 5, Nate Diaz punched his ticket to a title fight against the winner of the upcoming bout between current UFC lightweight champion and former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar.  However, if one were to listen to Diaz, it seems as …

On Saturday, May 5, Nate Diaz punched his ticket to a title fight against the winner of the upcoming bout between current UFC lightweight champion and former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar.  However, if one were to listen to Diaz, it seems as if he holds one lightweight fighter in higher regard than either of his […]