Diego Sanchez vs Gilbert Melendez

Discussion in 'MMA Forum' started by Dynamite Kid, Aug 27, 2009.


  1. Dynamite Kid

    Dynamite Kid "I Must Break You" Full Member

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    I was debating this with a friend yesterday and I'd like to know what you guys think. I was told Melendez smashes Sanchez and I disagreed completely. I'm a Sanchez fan and I'm trying not to be biased but I'm gonna break it down how I see it.

    Both can push the pace very well but Diego is relentless, both have good standup but I think Diego's is slightly better. Both very good on the ground but I feel Sanchez has the edge on him wherever the fight is. I think this would be a fun fight to watch if it ever one day happens. Who do you think takes this?
     
  2. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    Melendez is a stud. I really like the guy. Upstairs he's way more sound than Sanchez. Im going for Melendez by UD.
     
  3. Dynamite Kid

    Dynamite Kid "I Must Break You" Full Member

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    What do you mean upstairs he's way more sound?
     
  4. jimmie

    jimmie Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Sanchez standup has improved so much just watch the Guida,Stevenson and Luigi im not trying to even say his last name fights Scur. I know none of the 3 are the Cro Cops of their weight divisons but the improvement is clear.
     
  5. Polymath

    Polymath Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Dude Sanchez went to school on the little bus
     
  6. cdnboxing

    cdnboxing Well-Known Member Full Member

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    His striking has improved but its still not good.

    With that said, he beats Melendez.