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not gonna happen. gil lost to josh thompson. ben is gonna outclass gil.
Kawajiri was top 10 the second fight as well and I think he is a better fighter than Clay. I wish Crusher would sign with the UFC.
Nah, he'll be overwhelmed by the superior American wrestlers.
Better wrestlers than Kawajiri?
Eh, people really shouldn't be writing Melendez out of this matchup. Bendo doesn't have incredible takedowns and Melendez can likely stay on his feet away from where Bendo is most dangerous (top position). Standing, Melendez has some pop and is a good finisher. He'll have to be wary of distance because of Bendo's low kicks but Bendo can be hit. Gil isn't an easy out for anyone at 55.
gil is tough and talented, no doubt, but losing fights and winning close fights with the punk are a far cry from fighting the elite 55ers in the world.
gil's been a big fish in a small pond for quite some time. its not a forgone conclusion that he will be a big fish in the ufc.
I sure as fuck want to see that fight. That or Pettis if/when he wins.