UFC on Fox 7: Which Fighter Has got the Most to Achieve on Saturday Evening

Wednesday night would have been a telling night for former Strikeforce lightweight winner Gilbert "El Nino" Melendez. For decades, El Nino has been recommended since the most readily useful 155er in the world not fighting in the UFC, accumulating wins against a number of MMA's elite lightweights, such as Shinya Aoki, Jorge Masvidal and UFC expert Clay Guida. Since he's finally getting his chance inside the Octagon, debuting as an opposition to Benson Henderson's belt no less, Melendez could have to be on his A-game if he wants to live up to his nonsense. No matter whether he takes the name or not, El Nino will require a classic performance if he desires to cement his position as a fighter in the UFC's loaded light division. If Henderson man-handles him or if Melendez only underperforms, his share might rapidly fall as other competitors emerge from the pack. If Melendez can overcome "Smooth," though, having the strip might launch El Nino's fame. Like Henderson and former winner Frankie Edgar, Melendez includes a good history, highlighted by his work ethic, that will make him a quickly pleasant and marketable title holder should he come out of Saturday night's round triumphant. This would be such a massive boost for Melendez's career and probably earn him an enormous pay, making the economic gains acutely evident. Beyond the non-public benefits El Nino would see from taking the title, a win would also legitimize Team Cesar Gracie as a world-class camp. For a long time, the "Scrap Pack"a'Nick and Nate Diaz, Jake Shields and Melendeza'has been accumulating games in most the most truly effective organizations...except the UFC. A reduction by El Nino would make the team 0-4 in UFC concept fightsa'not a great document for such a talented team. Melendez has therefore much to achieve out of this attack, not just for himself, but for his teammates as well. Be certain toAlike me on FacebookAorAfollow @MattchidaMMA