Tag: Melendez

Dana White: I Tried to Setup B.J. Penn vs. Gilbert Melendez

Fans were unsure of B.J. Penn‘s future following his bout against Nick Diaz at UFC 137 last year. The former UFC lightweight champion announced his retirement after losing to Diaz via unanimous decision and left fans guessing if he would ever ret…

Fans were unsure of B.J. Penn‘s future following his bout against Nick Diaz at UFC 137 last year. The former UFC lightweight champion announced his retirement after losing to Diaz via unanimous decision and left fans guessing if he would ever return to the Octagon.  However, it appears the Hawaiian was offered a matchup against […]

Enough Is Enough: Bring Gil Melendez to the UFC

You’d be hard pressed to find a reputable MMA media outlet that doesn’t have Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez ranked right at the top. The USA Today/SB Nation, Sherdog, and MMAWeekly rankings all put Gil right at No. 3, beh…

You’d be hard pressed to find a reputable MMA media outlet that doesn’t have Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez ranked right at the top. The USA Today/SB Nation, Sherdog, and MMAWeekly rankings all put Gil right at No. 3, behind only Ben Henderson and Frankie Edgar. So why is he languishing in an organization that […]

Gilbert Melendez: Would a Loss Be the Best Thing That Could Happen to El Nino?

Current Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez is on one of the most impressive runs in MMA. Melendez has won six fights in a row and brought his career record to 20-2. Both of his losses have come by decision. On May 19, Melendez will defen…

Current Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez is on one of the most impressive runs in MMA. Melendez has won six fights in a row and brought his career record to 20-2. Both of his losses have come by decision. On May 19, Melendez will defend his belt once again against Josh Thomson at Strikeforce 40. […]

Gilbert Melendez: Will We Ever Know Just How Good He Is?

With ten TKO wins, seven unanimous decision wins, a submission victory by punches, two clear wins over Tatsuya Kawajiri, a dominant five-round victory over Shinya Aoki and wins over Hiroyuki Takaya, Jeff Hougland and Clay Guida, one would think that St…

With ten TKO wins, seven unanimous decision wins, a submission victory by punches, two clear wins over Tatsuya Kawajiri, a dominant five-round victory over Shinya Aoki and wins over Hiroyuki Takaya, Jeff Hougland and Clay Guida, one would think that Strikeforce Lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez would have been proven as a good fighter by now. […]

Cesar Gracie: Gilbert Melendez Wants Anthony Pettis or BJ Penn in Next Fight

In a recent Twitter post, Gilbert Melendez‘s manager Cesar Gracie said the Strikeforce lightweight champion is confirmed to fight on the next Strikeforce card, scheduled for May 19, but an opponent has yet to be named. But if Team Gracie Jiu-Jits…

In a recent Twitter post, Gilbert Melendez‘s manager Cesar Gracie said the Strikeforce lightweight champion is confirmed to fight on the next Strikeforce card, scheduled for May 19, but an opponent has yet to be named. But if Team Gracie Jiu-Jitsu get their wish, it could be one of the top contenders at 155 pounds. […]

Why the Winner of KJ Noons vs Josh Thomson Needs to Be Next for Melendez

The Strikeforce 155-pound class is rife with talent. The only problem is Gilbert Melendez has all but wiped them out. The Californian has long reigned as the organization’s lightweight champion and now serving his second term in office, Mele…

The Strikeforce 155-pound class is rife with talent. The only problem is Gilbert Melendez has all but wiped them out. The Californian has long reigned as the organization’s lightweight champion and now serving his second term in office, Melendez can have the benefit of facing new and stiffer competition. In the past, UFC President Dana White […]