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CoryJames · #**2201** ● 02-14-2014, 08:48 PM

Lol, typical.

http://www.bellator.com/articles/bel...ht-to-bellator
“The moment Gil was legally able to explore the free agent market, Gil’s management team reached out to me and we began figuring out how to bring Gil to Bellator,” said Bellator Chairman & CEO Bjorn Rebney. “It’s no secret that I’ve been a big “El Nino” fan for many years. Gil was one of the first fighters I tried to sign when I launched Bellator back in 2008, and he’s grown and developed into one of the best and most exciting lightweights on earth. Gil has a vision for what he wants to accomplish both inside and outside the cage and we can help make his vision a reality. We are in the business of developing and showcasing the greatest fighters on earth. That’s what we intend to do here with Gil and it’s what we’ll continue to do in the future.”

The UFC currently holds matching rights on Melendez.

Which means Bellator could be offering him less than what he was getting from the UFC, but then UFC can match it and make him stay for less.

CoryJames · #**2202** ● 02-14-2014, 10:44 PM

Get ready for the downhill run. UFC is putting all their eggs in the Rousey basket.

downunder · #**2203** ● 02-14-2014, 11:28 PM

In other news fight fans, Pacquiao/Bradley II is official, so let's see then, I had Bradley winning their first fight.

CoryJames · #**2204** ● 02-15-2014, 08:48 AM

Looks like Stefan Struve is on his way to making a comeback after getting his jaw broken by Hunt, as well as the heart issues he experienced. I can't root against someone who only has one decision fight out of 31.

Tomahawk Fox · #**2205** ● 02-15-2014, 09:27 AM

Gil is a hot potato-

"Ariel Helwani ‏@arielhelwani 23m

WSOF telling me now they believe they offered Melendez a better deal than Bellator. They are trying to sign him, as well. Stay tuned."

icheerthebull · #**2206** ● 02-15-2014, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by downunder ↗

In other news fight fans, Pacquiao/Bradley II is official, so let's see then, I had Bradley winning their first fight.

and I will argue with you to the death on that one!!!!! (but lets not, lets move on lol!). Didnt really want this fight TBH but what is there? He will take bradley to a decision (has to be convincingly considering bradleys history and clout) then fight marquez one last time for his retirment. Alvarez/Angulo should be good next month.

CoryJames · #**2207** ● 02-15-2014, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by D-rock ↗

Gil is a hot potato-

"Ariel Helwani ‏@arielhelwani 23m

WSOF telling me now they believe they offered Melendez a better deal than Bellator. They are trying to sign him, as well. Stay tuned."

I highly doubt he goes to WSoF. There's nothing there for him, unless he's only fighting for the money.

Illusion · #**2208** ● 02-15-2014, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by icheerthebull ↗

lol, fuck him

Illusion · #**2209** ● 02-15-2014, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by icheerthebull ↗

Im not guna lie I have been loving the last few weeks/months

Is it me or is Dana in full melt down mode of late?

Tomahawk Fox · #**2210** ● 02-15-2014, 08:28 PM

Dana has gone beyond the point of full retard.

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