Josh Thomson Is Sick Over Melendez vs. Pettis, Wants Jose Aldo At Lightweight
UFC lightweight Josh ‘The Punk’ Thomson found himself in a very beneficial position after TKOing Nate Diaz in his 2013 promotional re-debut;…
Dana White Speaks Up About Melendez, Cormier, and Rosenthal
UFC President appears to talk with Karyn Bryant prior to UFC on FOX 7, addressing just how good Gilbert Melendez truly is. White also speaks on Daniel…
Bendo vs Melendez & Cormier vs Mir confirmed as main and co-main events for UFC on Fox 7
Looks like Daniel Cormier has been taking classes at the “Chael P. Sonnen International School of MMA Trash Talk”, and apparently it’s working. After calling out Frank Mir, the UFC has officially made Cormier’s request a reality…
Strikeforce Results Recap: Cormier and Melendez victorious in San Jose
Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier is in the books, and we saw some great action tonight, especially in the two main bouts. In the World Heavyweight Grand Prix Final, Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier spent the first round in striking exchanges with Cormier coming out on top. Barnett hurt Cormier with a knee towards the end of the first. In the second, Cormier landed some good strikes before scoring a single leg takedown on Barnett. He landed some ground-and-pound and Barnett was unsuccessful with a few
Possible injury may scratch Melendez-Thomson fight
Rumors have been circulating all day that Josh Thomson had injured his knee and tore his PCL (Posterior cruciate ligament) jeopardizing his scheduled Strikeforce® Lightweight title fight against Gilbert Melendez, scheduled for May 19 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. No official word has been released from Thomson, Strikeforce®, Zuffa or Showtime® as of this writing.A PCL injury is a serious knee injury, although not a common one. It results from forced knee flexion, or a direct blow
The UFC will have to wait; Gilbert Milendez faces Josh Thomson May 19th
Gilbert Melendez was anxiously awaiting the announcement of his first UFC fight. However, the plan never came to fruition for the Strikeforce Lightweight champion, who now finds himself facing Josh Thomson in a trilogy-ending bout May 19. The fight will precede that evening’s Daniel Cormier-Josh Barnett Grand Prix Final. Melendez expressed his disappointment at this finding, and had the following to say:
“I guess it was inevitable. I was hoping for something better, for some top talent, and it
Strikeforce Melendez vs Masvidal Results Wrap-Up
After a fairly long absence, Strikeforce returned on Saturday night, delivering a card from San Diego, CA that saw two champions defend their titles. Also along the way, an up and coming fighter saw his 8 fight winning streak come to an end while another halted a two fight losing streak.
Gilbert Melendez looked the worse for wear following his bout with Jorge Masvidal, but still walked away with his lightweight title belt strapped around his waist after earning the unanimous decision victory. Cristiane
Scott Coker: Melendez vs. Aoki 2 in works for New Years Eve in Japan
• Coker suggested Robbie Lawler could get a title shot against middleweight champion Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza if Lawler…
Melendez vs. Aoki is not likely for Dream.16
The rematch between Gilbert Melendez, and Shinya Aoki was a possibility for Dream 16.
KJ Noons wants a shot at the winner of Melendez vs Aoki fight
Former EliteXC lightweight champ has been talking about Gilbert Melendez vs Shinya Aoki and how he wants a shot at the winner of the unification match set to take place at Strikeforce ‘Nashville’ on April 17th.