Gilbert Melendez on Pettis’ predictions: I think it’s Conor McGregor plagiarism

BAD MMA News — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:21:53 +0000

You might say UFC lightweight champ Anthony Pettis is a little bit overconfident about the expected result of his first title defense, if you believe what he’s been telling the media about it. Pettis (17-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) has told multiple outlets that he doesn’t expect his fight tonight with Gilbert Meldendez (22-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC) is a meeting of two unequals that will end with him victorious in the first round. Quite a prediction for an opponent who once ruled the Strikeforce lightweights with an iron fist. And, as Melendez told MMAjunkie Radio, not one that jives with history.

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Manager: Nate Diaz not afraid to fight Nurmagomedov; smart decision is to wait for title shot

BAD MMA News — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:06:51 +0000

Nate Diaz is not afraid to fight anyone, according to his manager, but with the current state of the UFC lightweight division, it might be wiser to wait for opportunity. “We could be looking at a title fight,” Mike Kogan told MMAjunkie. “I think it’s a smart business decision to sit around for a little bit.” Kogan said injuries have ravaged the UFC lightweight division, and Diaz (17-9 MMA, 12-7 UFC) stands to capitalize when champ Anthony Pettis (17-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) heals from a recent knee surgery. “Pettis already said he wanted to fight Nate,” Kogan said. “Why does he want to fight Nate? He knows it’s a money fight.

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Gilbert Melendez on Pettis’ predictions: I think it’s Conor McGregor plagiarism

Manager: Nate Diaz not afraid to fight Nurmagomedov; smart decision is to wait for title shot