Dana White: "Gilbert Melendez will probably get Lightweight title shot right away."

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Since word came out last month that Strikeforce Lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez wouldn't be fighting in the promotion's final event in January, there's been a lot of speculation on who he'll face after coming to the UFC. For his part, Melendez has been campaigning for an immediate shot at the current UFC 155 lb. champ Ben Henderson. Although some think he should get an introductory fight first.

Thursday, following the UFC 155 pre-fight press conference, UFC president Dana White told media members that he agrees with Melendez (via MMA Fighting):

It will probably come right away. We'll see.

Granted, Dana has been less than consistent following through on his promises of title contention. But, this does at least show that Melendez is in the proverbial mix.



reference- http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/12/...gil-melendez-immediate-lightweight-title-shot

 

[SimonNova]

book it right now!

Bendo via total domination

 

[AssWhoopin]

Good... He has been a top 5 lw since what, 2008??? He deserves a big fight! My .02

 

[Ronnie911]

I've got no qualms with that

 

[chaps]

Anyone who has a problem with that is an idiot

 

[mrsinister]

Cesar Gracie must have something incriminating on Dana.

 

[AndyGoaty**]

Good he is the #1 LW after all

 

[eXtv]

He is ranked #3 or something, with #2 as Edgar.

Makes the most sense for him to fight Bendo.

 

[N3GATIV3]

Book it! Do it!

 

[MolesyMMA]

Yeah, and Jonny Hendricks vs Martin Kampmann was a title eliminator.

 

[dan halen]

No complaints on this end. Bendo by UD and Gilbert drops to '45.

 

[Cazador]

No complains here.

 

[benjaminbuttons]

Anyone who has a problem with that is an idiot

or maybe they thought Gil lost his last fight.

i have no problems with this as long as it happens in April and Pettis(if he beats Cowboy) doesnt have to wait past July/August.

 

[thebaconator]

poor pettis, after he beats Cerrone he needs to start talking shit

 

[Terror Zone]

Anyone who has a problem with that is an idiot

Pretty simple really, by far the most deserving contender.

 

[Terror Zone]

or maybe they thought Gil lost his last fight.

Or maybe they thought Bendo lost the Edgar rematch and Gil has already been the #1 LW for a while.

 

[beastlightnbs]

Awesome to hear!

WAR Gil!!!!!!!

 

[radrnatn]

gil has been ranked in the top 5 since like 06.he's long overdue

 

[drstrangelov]

Melendez is a quality fighter, but he's little more than a trophy for Bendo at this point. It's Jones-Rampage at 155.

 

[boltport]

Should be Showtime if he beats Cerrone.