Tag: Melendez

10 Reasons To Make Gilbert Melendez vs. BJ Penn Happen

Recently, former two-time world champion BJ Penn has expressed his desires to step away from the sport following his most recent loss to top contender Nick Diaz. The Hawaiian was outgunned by the former Strikeforce champ, though both men walked away wi…

Recently, former two-time world champion BJ Penn has expressed his desires to step away from the sport following his most recent loss to top contender Nick Diaz. The Hawaiian was outgunned by the former Strikeforce champ, though both men walked away with “Fight of the Night” for their fan-friendly performance. Some of Penn’s greatest performance […]

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10 Reasons To Make Gilbert Melendez vs. BJ Penn Happen

Scott Coker Says Gilbert Melendez Would Beat Frankie Edgar in a Great Fight

Gilbert Melendez defended his Strikeforce lightweight belt again last Saturday against Jorge Masvidal and again started the fans shouting for him to join the UFC. “Who is left for Melendez in Strikeforce anyway?” fans ask themselves. At thi…

Gilbert Melendez defended his Strikeforce lightweight belt again last Saturday against Jorge Masvidal and again started the fans shouting for him to join the UFC. “Who is left for Melendez in Strikeforce anyway?” fans ask themselves. At this point, though, it is without a doubt that the hype Melendez receives is for real after his […]

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Scott Coker Says Gilbert Melendez Would Beat Frankie Edgar in a Great Fight

Scott Coker on the Futures of Melendez and Cyborg and the New Showtime Deal

2011 was a year that MMA fans will never forget. The biggest story quite arguably was Zuffa purchasing Strikeforce in March. No one really knew what was going to happen to Strikeforce. Their contract with Showtime was set to expire in early 2012 a…

2011 was a year that MMA fans will never forget. The biggest story quite arguably was Zuffa purchasing Strikeforce in March. No one really knew what was going to happen to Strikeforce. Their contract with Showtime was set to expire in early 2012 and no one knew if Zuffa was wanting to keep Strikeforce. The fighters […]

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Scott Coker on the Futures of Melendez and Cyborg and the New Showtime Deal

Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal Fight Card Video Highlights

Two titles were on the line at the final Strikeforce show of 2011, and both champions retained their titles with dominating performances. Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez defended his title for the third time against Jorge Masvidal and…

Two titles were on the line at the final Strikeforce show of 2011, and both champions retained their titles with dominating performances. Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez defended his title for the third time against Jorge Masvidal and won a unanimous decision over five rounds with the scores 50-45, 50-45 and 49-46. Although the top-five […]

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Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal Fight Card Video Highlights

Leaving Gilbert Melendez in Strikeforce Is an Awful Idea

This is just stupid. Seriously. It is. You have the consensus No. 2 lightweight in the world under contract, you can put him on the biggest stage in the world and have him fight a champion whose legend seems to grow with every gutsy performance, and yo…

This is just stupid. Seriously. It is. You have the consensus No. 2 lightweight in the world under contract, you can put him on the biggest stage in the world and have him fight a champion whose legend seems to grow with every gutsy performance, and you’re not. There’s not even really a good reason. […]

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Leaving Gilbert Melendez in Strikeforce Is an Awful Idea

Gilbert Melendez Defeats Jorge Masvidal by Unanimous Decision

In the main event of the evening at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal, it was Gilbert Melendez who dominated action early and often. With a mission of proving why he belongs in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Melendez approached his opponent, conn…

In the main event of the evening at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal, it was Gilbert Melendez who dominated action early and often. With a mission of proving why he belongs in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Melendez approached his opponent, connecting on right and left combinations that pushed Masvidal back against the cage. Action would stand […]

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Gilbert Melendez Defeats Jorge Masvidal by Unanimous Decision