GILBERT MELENDEZ RUMORS
Showtime Pettis Back With Duke Roufus Training
It seems like all the injured lightweight champion has been doing lately is traveling the world on the UFC’s dime with his brother and girlfriend. But now Showtime is back where he needs to be and that is with Duke Roufus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin working on his game. We wont see Pettis in the Octagon for a while due to his torn ACL and gig as a coach on the upcoming season of...
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6 days ago
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Nick Diaz says he is ready for a UFC return as he talks Gilbert Melendez and how he has no beef with certain fighters
Yea, yea, yea. We know we are kinda late on this one. We apologize but we were out hibernating playing PS4 and the variety of excellent games they have released since their console launch. Remember kids, Playstation 4 is thee console of the future! (Sony please send us another PS4). So yea, Nick Diaz has been making appearances as of late and last week he was on hand to see Johny...
Via Fight Hub TV
March 25, 2014
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Gilbert Melendez Signs Lucrative UFC Deal; Will Coach On TUF 20
The UFC have agreed to match Bellator’s terms for Gilbert Melendez in order to keep him in the promotion, and it means the former Strikeforce lightweight champion will become one of the best paid fighters in MMA.
While Melendez’s new basic salary hasn’t yet been revealed, MMAFighting.com reports that his new contract calls for him to fight on pay-per-view in 75% of his upcoming...
Via Fight Of The Night
February 24, 2014
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Low-Risk High Reward: The Case of Gilbert Melendez & Bellator
Last Friday Bellator MMA announced they had reached an agreement with Gilbert Melendez for a multi-fight, multi-year structure to join the California-based promotion. The news came as a shock to fans, even after Dana White mentioned that negotiations with Melendez’ team were not going anywhere on UFC Tonight. Melendez had finished his 2 fight stint in the UFC going 1 -1, losing...
Via The Flying Knee MMA
February 19, 2014
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Report: Gilbert Melendez and Bellator have reached an agreement
Earlier today big news came out of Newport Beach, California when Bellator revealed that they have agreed on an offer with free agent Gilbert Melendez of the multi-fight variety."Gil was one of the first fighters I tried to sign when I launched Bellator back in 2008, and he’s grown and developed into one of the best and most exciting lightweights on earth," said Bellator...
Melendez: Diego rematch ‘easy money’
What's better: Winning a UFC fight or getting your face punched for 2 ½ rounds until it's bloodied beyond recognition?
That had to be the question Gilbert Melendez was wondering after UFC 166. He dished out heaps of damage to Diego Sanchez, including opening up a horrendous cut above Sanchez's left eye. Yet all anyone wanted to talk about after the fight was how tough...
Via Fox Sports
November 09, 2013
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Melendez awarded black belt
You can add Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt to the already impressive resume of UFC lightweight contender Gilbert Melendez.
Less than a week after defeating Diego Sanchez in what is sure to be the 2013 Fight of the Year at UFC 166, the former Strikeforce champion was awarded his black belt by longtime coach Cesar Gracie, who tweeted out congratulations to "El Nino" accompanied...
Via Fox Sports
October 24, 2013
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Melendez may receive next title shot
The UFC lightweight title picture was turned on its head as a result of UFC 166 after Gilbert Melendez defeated Diego Sanchez in one of the single, greatest fights in MMA history.
The two competitors battled back and forth, all over the Octagon for 15 straight minutes and when it was over the mat was speckled with their blood, sweat and tears in a majestic display of athleticism...
Via Fox Sports
October 20, 2013
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Gilbert Melendez Gives His Thoughts On His Fight With Henderson
Gilbert Melendez posted this picture on his Instagram page and it sums up how many people feel about his split decision loss to Ben Henderson. Not sure what is next for the former Strikeforce champ but he proved without a doubt he is one of the best in the world if not the best.
Gilbert Melendez is heartbroken over loss to Henderson
Intravid.com tells us what’s next for Ben Henderson...
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April 23, 2013
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Gilbert Melendez Can’t Blame Anybody but Himself for Loss to Benson Henderson
After dropping a highly controversial split decision loss to reigning UFC lightweight champ Benson Henderson, Gilbert Melendez (pictured) admitted he was “heartbroken.” What the 31-year-old must now live with is that he has nobody to blame but himself for the most devastating defeat of his life. Melendez convincingly won the opening round and arguably took the second stanza on...
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April 21, 2013
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