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Gilbert Melendez Discusses Henderson Fight and War with Diego Sanchez

HOUSTON—Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez came within one judge’s decision of becoming the UFC lightweight champion when he faced former champion Benson Henderson earlier this year. Melendez was believed, nearly unanimously so, to have won the fight. However, two of the three judges did not see it his way, and “El Niño” was sent […]

HOUSTON—Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez came within one judge’s decision of becoming the UFC lightweight champion when he faced former champion Benson Henderson earlier this year. Melendez was believed, nearly unanimously so, to have won the fight. However, two of the three judges did not see it his way, and “El Niño” was sent […]

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Diego Sanchez Looking for Shot Against Pettis After UFC 166

UFC lightweight Diego Sanchez is set to return to the Octagon for the first time since March against possibly his toughest opponent yet, but he’s already eyeing a potential title shot should he win at UFC 166 on Saturday. In an interview with MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti, The Dream (formerly The Nightmare), said his upcoming […]

UFC lightweight Diego Sanchez is set to return to the Octagon for the first time since March against possibly his toughest opponent yet, but he’s already eyeing a potential title shot should he win at UFC 166 on Saturday. In an interview with MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti, The Dream (formerly The Nightmare), said his upcoming […]

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UFC 166: Gilbert Melendez vs. Diego Sanchez Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Before the long-awaited third act of the Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos trilogy plays out, two of the UFC’s most grizzled lightweight veterans will look to capture Fight of the Night honors. As well-oiled and well-conditioned machines, former Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez and former top contender Diego Sanchez have all the tools to make […]

Before the long-awaited third act of the Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos trilogy plays out, two of the UFC’s most grizzled lightweight veterans will look to capture Fight of the Night honors. As well-oiled and well-conditioned machines, former Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez and former top contender Diego Sanchez have all the tools to make […]

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Diego Sanchez Explodes: ‘I’m Whooping Conor McGregor’s Ass If I Run into Him’

There is an angry Diego Sanchez on the loose, which means Conor McGregor should probably steer clear of any dark alleys or nearby “Yes” chants. McGregor was a busy man on Thursday, making an enemy out of every top-10 featherweight in the UFC. He literally went down the list disqualifying fighters on Twitter. “Notorious” is […]

There is an angry Diego Sanchez on the loose, which means Conor McGregor should probably steer clear of any dark alleys or nearby “Yes” chants. McGregor was a busy man on Thursday, making an enemy out of every top-10 featherweight in the UFC. He literally went down the list disqualifying fighters on Twitter. “Notorious” is […]

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Gilbert Melendez vs Diego Sanchez Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Gilbert Melendez and Diego Sanchez will square off against one another sometime this fall. Sanchez, currently unranked, is coming off a contentious decision victory over Takanori Gomi in March. He also came in to the bout overweight. It was his return …

Gilbert Melendez and Diego Sanchez will square off against one another sometime this fall. Sanchez, currently unranked, is coming off a contentious decision victory over Takanori Gomi in March. He also came in to the bout overweight. It was his return to the 155-pound division. Melendez, ranked No. 1, dropped his UFC debut to Benson […]

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Gilbert Melendez vs. Diego Sanchez Agreed for Future UFC Event in 2013

Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez will return to action later this year for his second UFC bout when he faces Diego Sanchez in a pivotal showdown in the 155-pound division. The two fighters agreed to meet, according to a message …

Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez will return to action later this year for his second UFC bout when he faces Diego Sanchez in a pivotal showdown in the 155-pound division. The two fighters agreed to meet, according to a message Melendez released via Twitter on Thursday, although no date or location for the fight […]

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