Gilbert Melendez On UFC Chicago Loss: Maybe I’m Not Best In World Anymore
Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez (22-6) was on top of the world before joining the UFC. Melendez is 1-4 while in the UFC and dropping his latest bout to Edison Barboza at UFC on FOX 20 by unanimous decision in the co-main event. Following the defeat, Melendez took to Instagram to post a photo of his team and gave some encouraging words. He posted this:
“Well that dude was tough … I had a blast. I love u @elninotrainingcenter for always standing by me. And thanks to my familia for always supporting me. Leylakay and @kerimelendez415 are my heart. Thanks to all my fans. Maybe I’m not the best in the world but I’m always down to Skrap. Back to the drawing board. #graciefighter #elninotrainingcenter #skrappack #woodenmanMT #santaana #sanfrancisco#bayarea #cali.”
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UFC on FOX 20 took place on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The prelims aired on UFC Fight Pass at 4PM/3PM ETPT and FOX Sports 1 at 6PM/3PM ETPT while the main card aired on FOX at 8PM/5PM ETPT.
Melendez is currently on a three-fight losing streak and 3-3 in his last six bouts. There’s no word yet on who or when he’ll fight next, but it could be against a fighter that is outside the top ten in the official UFC rankings – something that he hasn’t been accustomed to for quite some time.
