UFC: Gilbert Melendez Beat the Boss, Now What?

“I’m done,” spat a venomous Dana White, his wrath to be felt by a mere mortal as it had so many times in the past. “If he wants to fight in the UFC, he better talk to Lorenzo quick.” And just like that, it was over. White had won, crushing his opponent like a bug […]

“I’m done,” spat a venomous Dana White, his wrath to be felt by a mere mortal as it had so many times in the past. “If he wants to fight in the UFC, he better talk to Lorenzo quick.” And just like that, it was over. White had won, crushing his opponent like a bug […]

Gilbert Melendez vs. Anthony Pettis: Early Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Gilbert Melendez and Anthony Pettis have been selected as coaches for the upcoming 20th season of The Ultimate Fighter. The elite lightweights will then fight for Pettis‘ lightweight championship after the season concludes. Melendez failed to capture the UFC Lightweight Championship last April when he dropped a contentious split decision to then-champion Benson Henderson. He […]

Gilbert Melendez and Anthony Pettis have been selected as coaches for the upcoming 20th season of The Ultimate Fighter. The elite lightweights will then fight for Pettis‘ lightweight championship after the season concludes. Melendez failed to capture the UFC Lightweight Championship last April when he dropped a contentious split decision to then-champion Benson Henderson. He […]

Gilbert Melendez Pulls Upset of the Year in UFC Contract Negotiation

When the final scorecards were revealed on Sunday in Gilbert Melendez’s arduous contract negotiation with the UFC, the results were a clear-cut unanimous-decision victory for the former Strikeforce lightweight champion. It was a monumental upset that will arguably go down as the biggest win of Melendez’s MMA career. It’s not every day that a lowly […]

When the final scorecards were revealed on Sunday in Gilbert Melendez’s arduous contract negotiation with the UFC, the results were a clear-cut unanimous-decision victory for the former Strikeforce lightweight champion. It was a monumental upset that will arguably go down as the biggest win of Melendez’s MMA career. It’s not every day that a lowly […]

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 […]

Melendez Re-Signs with the UFC, Coaches TUF 20 Opposite Champion Pettis

Last week, it looked like Gilbert Melendez was heading to Bellator. As of Sunday night, Melendez has been re-signed by the UFC and has a busy upcoming schedule. In a tweet released by UFC president Dana White, it was revealed that not only is Melendez staying with the UFC, but he will be coaching The […]

Last week, it looked like Gilbert Melendez was heading to Bellator. As of Sunday night, Melendez has been re-signed by the UFC and has a busy upcoming schedule. In a tweet released by UFC president Dana White, it was revealed that not only is Melendez staying with the UFC, but he will be coaching The […]