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Josh Thomson Wants to Settle “Unfinished Business” With Gilbert Melendez Via a Fourth Fight
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Gilbert Melendez is no longer with the UFC, Josh Thomson is calling for a fourth fight with the former champ.
Recently it was reported that Melendez has been released by the UFC, following… Read More
Report: Gilbert Melendez Released by UFC
By FCF Staff
If’s being reported that Gilbert Melendez’s seven fight run with the UFC has come to an end.
The 37-year-old Melendez is coming off a decision loss to Arnold Allen in July, which was the lightweight’s fifth straight… Read More
Gilbert Melendez Comments on Future, Following Latest Defeat
By FCF Staff
Following his fifth straight defeat at UFC 239, Gilbert Melendez has commented on his future in a statement he’s released.
The accomplished fighter faced Arnold Allen at the event, and Melendez ended up losing the fight via… Read More
UFC 239: Gilbert Melendez “Proud” of UFC Run, Despite Four Fight Losing Streak
By FCF Staff
Although Gilbert Melendez has gone 1-4 in the UFC to date, the former Strikeforce champ is “proud” of how he’s performed in the Octagon.
Melendez joined the UFC in 2013, and proceeded to drop a split decision to Benson… Read More
UFC 229: Lightweight Championship Lineage – Anthony Pettis vs Gilbert Melendez
Keri Melendez Posts Photos of Gilbert Melendez’s Badly Bruised And Swollen Legs
By FCF Staff
Gilbert Melendez absorbed numerous, hard leg kicks from Jeremy Stephens at UFC 215, but Keri Melendez is reporting her husband is doing okay, all things considered.
Following Melendez’s decision loss to Stephens on Saturday, Keri Melendez posted… Read More
UFC on FOX 20: Gilbert Melendez Says he Has “Compelling Storyline” Involving Eddie Alvarez, if he Beats Edson Barboza
By FCF Staff
Although Gilbert Melendez has lost two of his last three fights, the lightweight contender believes a win over Edson Barboza tonight will put him in an interesting position, in terms of calling for a title shot.
Melendez… Read More
UFC on FOX 20: The Matchup – Edson Barboza vs Gilbert Melendez
UFC Fight Night Chicago Road to the Octagon: Gilbert Melendez vs Edson Barboza
Report: UFC Targeting Edson Barboza vs. Gilbert Melendez For Next FOX Card
By FCF Staff
Following Edson Barboza’s impressive win over Anthony Pettis last month, it looks as though the lightweight will face another top contender in Gilbert Melendez.
Barboza outstruck Pettis at UFC 197 on April 23rd, and earned a unanimous… Read More
UFC FN 71: Al Iaquinta Dropped From Card After Gilbert Melendez’s Suspension
By FCF Staff
After the UFC announced that Gilbert Melendez has been suspended, the promotion said it was attempting to find a new opponent for Al Iaquinta, but apparently the lightweight will no longer fight July 15th.
On Monday, the… Read More
Gilbert Melendez Fails Post UFC 188 Drug Test, Issues Apology
By FCF Staff
Another of the UFC’s biggest names has failed a drug test, as the promotion has announced that Gilbert Melendez has tested positive for banned substances, following his split decision loss to Eddie Alvarez on June 13th.
The… Read More
UFC FN 71: Gilbert Melendez’s Jumping Right Back Into The Cage
By FCF Staff
Gilbert Melendez won’t have to wait long for his next bout, as following his loss to Eddie Alvarez last weekend, he’s been booked to fight July 15th.
The UFC has confirmed that the former Strikeforce champ has… Read More
UFC 188: Eddie Alvarez Plans to Make Gilbert Melendez “Rethink Ever Calling my Name”
By FCF Staff
Gilbert Melendez has been calling for a fight with Eddie Alvarez for several years, and the latter hopes to make the lightweight regret that wish on Saturday night.
Alvarez and Melendez are finally scheduled to fight at… Read More
Countdown to UFC 188: Gilbert Melendez vs. Eddie Alvarez
UFC 188’s Gilbert Melendez: “I Have a Style That Can Beat Anyone in This Game”
By FCF Staff
Although Gilbert Melendez has come up short in his bid to become UFC lightweight champ so far, the veteran fighter is still confident he can defeat any 155’er on the planet.
Melendez is booked to fight Eddie… Read More
UFC 188: Gilbert Melendez vs. Eddie Alvarez to Co-Headline
By FCF Staff
Eddie Alvarez and Gilbert Melendez have been talking about fighting for years, and now the lightweights have been booked to battle.
On Monday, the UFC announced that the two will fight in the co-headliner of UFC 188,… Read More
UFC 181 Countdown: Anthony Pettis vs. Gilbert Melendez
Report: Anthony Pettis Says Gilbert Melendez Fight set for Dec. 6th, Weighs in on Recent Criticism
By FCF Staff
While it’s been known for some time now that Anthony Pettis will defend the lightweight title versus Gilbert Melendez at the end of 2014, the UFC champ has confirmed the date.
According to Pettis, he will battle… Read More
Report: Eddie Alvarez Says Gilbert Melendez “Don’t Ever Want to Sign With a Company Where I’m At”
By FCF Staff
Recently it looked like Gilbert Melendez might throw down with Bellator’s top lightweights over the coming months, until the renowned fighter re-signed with the UFC and was booked to fight Anthony Pettis. While the new deal will… Read More