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Former Strikeforce champ Gilbert Melendez offers advice to next generation of fighters

BAD MMA News — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 02:27:13 +0000

Gilbert Melendez considers himself as well-educated about the sport of MMA as anyone in the industry, so he thinks the following advice should carry weight. During his nearly 17-year career as a professional fighter, Melendez (22-8) claimed and defended the Strikeforce lightweight title, challenged for a UFC championship and provided many memorable wars. Since his retirement, he has dabbled in management, TV analyst work, currently runs his own regional promotion in California, and still holds deep connections with many key players in the sport. His exit from active competition into retirement has been largely seamless. Now 42, Melendez said he’s found a comfortable place in retirement.

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REPLAY VIDEO: MMA Junkie Radio milestone Episode #3500 with big-name guests galore!

BAD MMA News — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:09:03 +0000

Thursday’s episode of MMA Junkie Radio is like no other! Hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” celebrated their 3,500th episode with a special live stream of the show. A plethora of big-name guests joined the show, including UFC stars of the past and present: Jorge Masvidal , Michael Chandler , Randy Couture , Chael Sonnen, Rashad Evans , Gilbert Melendez , Ben Rothwell , Johny Hendricks , and Frank Trigg . Also joining the show were Xtreme Couture head coach Eric Nicksick, UFC reporter Megan Olivi, commedian/actor Joey Diaz, the legendary Burt Watson, as well as members of the MMA Junkie staff. Tune in! You can watch the live stream of episode #3500 in the video above.

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WATCH LIVE: MMA Junkie Radio milestone Episode #3500 with big special guests

BAD MMA News — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:42:18 +0000

Thursday’s episode of MMA Junkie Radio is like no other! MMA Junkie Radio hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” celebrate their 3,500th episode with a special live stream of the show beginning at noon ET/9 a.m. PT.

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WATCH LIVE: MMA Junkie Radio milestone episode #3500 with big special guests (noon ET)

BAD MMA News — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:13:51 +0000

Former Bellator boss Scott Coker returns with new fight promotion

BAD MMA News — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:19:11 +0000

Outside of a few tweets congratulating his former fighters, former Bellator president Scott Coker hasn’t really been heard from since his departure following PFL’s acquisition. However, Coker is back in the mix with new a fight event series called Fight Night at the Tech.

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UFC 298 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Michael Bisping joins Jon Anik, Joe Rogan in booth

BAD MMA News — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:39:34 +0000

The second numbered UFC event of 2024 is rapidly approaching with UFC 298 on Saturday at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there to help guide viewers through the experience. Details of who will be working as commentators and analysts for the show have been acquired by MMA Junkie through a person with knowledge of the plans – and you can see the scheduled broadcast team below. * * * *

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UFC 298 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Michael Bisping joins Jon Anik, Joe Rogan in booth – MMA Junkie

DWCS 58 winner Hyder Amil hopes to face Arnold Allen someday as ‘payback’ for Gilbert Melendez

BAD MMA News — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:31:28 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Hyder Amil seeks the opportunity to avenge Gilbert Melendez ’s loss to Arnold Allen . Amil (8-0) earned a UFC contract Tuesday at Dana White’s Contender Series 58 when he defeated Emrah Sonmez (14-5) by unanimous decision . An El Nino Training Center fighter, Amil knows he still has ways to go, but hopes to climb the ranks someday and face top featherweight contender Allen, who’s the last man to defeat his mentor Melendez

UFC 283 commentary team set: Joe Rogan out, Paul Felder in for international card

BAD MMA News — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 15:06:52 +0000

The first numbered UFC event of the year is rapidly approaching with UFC 283 at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro. As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there to help guide viewers through the experience. Details of who will be working as commentators and analysts for the event have been acquired by MMA Junkie through a person with knowledge of the plans – and you can see the scheduled broadcast team below

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Gilbert Melendez glad to see Nate Diaz exit on a win: UFC tries ‘to send people out in body bags’

BAD MMA News — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 15:09:45 +0000

Gilbert Melendez is still in awe about how Nate Diaz ’s exit from the UFC played out. The former Strikeforce champion and teammate is happy to see Diaz walkout and finish out his contract with the UFC on a high note – something that’s hard to do for many stars and former champions. The 37-year-old Diaz, who was on a 1-3 run entering his final fight on his UFC contract, was given unbeaten 28-year-old UFC welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev in the main event on last Saturday’s UFC 279 in Las Vegas. It was a difficult matchup and a fight that Diaz didn’t want. However, a day before the event, Chimaev missed weight by 7.5 pounds and UFC shuffled to give Diaz fellow veteran Tony Ferguson as a replacement opponent. Diaz ended up winning the fight by fourth-round submission

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Gilbert Melendez takes aim at Khamzat Chimaev for missing weight and his comments about Nate Diaz

BAD MMA News — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:39:02 +0000

Former two-time Strikeforce lightweight champion and longtime teammate of Nate Diaz, Gilbert Melendez , lost some respect for Khamzat Chimaev after UFC 279. Chimaev was scheduled to face Diaz in the fight card’s main event but missed weight by a whopping 7.5 pounds on weigh-in day. Not only did Chimaev miss weight, he smiled on the scales and then flipped off those in attendance

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