MMALivesHere Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Malki Kawa, manager of UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson, thinks Gil Melendez (21-2) deserves a title shot. “Smooth” defended his title against Frankie Edgar (14-3) and Nate Diaz (16-8) in 2012 and he still has the likes of Gray Maynard (11-1) and Anthony Pettis (15-2) on his radar. But Kawa told MMAJunkie.com the priority was longtime Strikeforce champ, Melendez. "We really like the Gilbert Melendez fight, and I’ll tell you why: Gilbert Melendez has been ranked either No. 1, No. 2 or No. 3 between himself, Frankie Edgar and Benson. Frankie was considered No. 1 in the world, and Benson beat him. Now some people are saying Gilbert might be No. 1 in the world. OK, well Benson would like to beat him, too, and leave no doubt that he is the best 155-pounder in the world. Depending on whose poll you look at over the past few years, it’s been those guys in the top three spots, and Benson definitely wants to fight the best guys in the world. He’s already defeated Frankie. Beating Gilbert would prove that Benson is absolutely the best lightweight in MMA.” From www.mmaliveshere.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobmyster Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 i don't like the idea of debut on ufc for the title Screw that, give him Melendez! Fight of 2013! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesGunn Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Easy win for Bendo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellequin Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 I think Henderson wins this fight without too much trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junglebird Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 this is like GSP calling out Diaz. Easy wins for the champs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz2990 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 la nina will get beat down just like her training partner........ B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimatefightingchamp Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 this is like GSP calling out Diaz. Easy wins for the champs Not any easier than Condit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunchBag Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 melendez has good wrestling. i see a 3 rounds to 2 Benson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junglebird Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 this is like GSP calling out Diaz. Easy wins for the champs Not any easier than Condit much easier you will see. Diaz wont have anything for GSP and wont come close to finishing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnages Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 this is like GSP calling out Diaz. Easy wins for the champs Not any easier than Condit +1 Nothing is easier than Condit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnages Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Bendo be ducking Pettis mayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junglebird Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 this is like GSP calling out Diaz. Easy wins for the champs Not any easier than Condit +1 Nothing is easier than Condit LOL tell that to Diaz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesterdays_Hero Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Malki Kawa is a slimeball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkLikeAWarrior707 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Pretty sure they were gonna make that his next fight anyway. It makes sense to me. I think Gilbert will give Bendo his toughest fight yet and may even take the belt. I think Gilbert has the style to give Bendo problems. Plus my school and Gilbert's school cross-train so I gotta go with my bay area brotha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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