I said this before and I'll say it again (though I'll probably gonna get flamed because of this again). Melendez hasn't beat anybody near the caliber of the UFC's top 5 LW. He has a streak but that's it.
Put him up against Maynard for a test.
I just see Bendo mixing his strikes up too much where he would be able to take him down
Fair enough, I think either of them would have to mix it up to win, they are kind of similar in style though Henderson uses kicks and Melendez has better hands.
Who do you think would be able to stop Henderson's strikes and beat him on the feet?
i dont like bendo at all i want him to fight someone that can nullify his wrestling and make it a stand up match.
that's a good question, I thought Nate would have been able to but Bendo seemed to excel there as well but maybe Pettis if he beats Ceronne
I think Melendez wins but IMO it won't be with wrestling, Melendez will out strike and outwork Henderson to a decision.
I think this will be a very competitive fight though and the people who don't give Melendez a chance are being foolish, Melendez has been a top fighter for a long time.
Only fools and the Diaz bro's think he can win. He is not ufc material.
I think Gil won't look as dominant as people think when he gets to the UFC.
I don't see him beating Benson, Maynard, Diaz, Pettis, or maybe even Cerrone.
They should put him up against Jim Miller on the next FOX card and if he wins, then give him the shot.