Tag: Uphill

Gilbert Melendez Faces Uphill (But Winnable) Battle After Cruel Split Decisions

Nobody thought Gilbert Melendez would start his UFC career 1-3. The former Strikeforce lightweight champion had just been too good during a decade spent fighting elsewhere. By the time the UFC absorbed Melendez with the rest of Strikeforce at beginning of 2013, he’d amassed a record of 21-2 and had deeply ensconced himself among the […]

Nobody thought Gilbert Melendez would start his UFC career 1-3. The former Strikeforce lightweight champion had just been too good during a decade spent fighting elsewhere. By the time the UFC absorbed Melendez with the rest of Strikeforce at beginning of 2013, he’d amassed a record of 21-2 and had deeply ensconced himself among the […]

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Roy Nelson Fighting Uphill Battle for Recognition as One of the Best in the UFC

As much as it appears UFC 161 fighter Roy Nelson isn’t on Dana White‘s Christmas card list, he certainly should be with his willingness to step up and help the promotion at every turn. Despite a notably rocky relationship over the past few years, Nelson has always been the go-to fighter when the UFC need […]

As much as it appears UFC 161 fighter Roy Nelson isn’t on Dana White‘s Christmas card list, he certainly should be with his willingness to step up and help the promotion at every turn. Despite a notably rocky relationship over the past few years, Nelson has always been the go-to fighter when the UFC need […]

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