Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez will turn his focus away from fighting after a loss to Arnold Allen at UFC 239. “I’m looking forward to now investing more of my time into my team and of course I will continue my studies as a student of martial arts,” Melendez wrote today on Instagram . “The journey will continue for #teamElNiño and the #skrappack because we are deep.” View this post on Instagram Huge thanks to my team and all my loyal followers . You guys will never know how much your support has meant to me over the years. Things didn’t go my way but when you have the opportunity to chase a great moment or take on a challenge I suggest you face it and go for it.
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Gilbert Melendez won’t say ‘retirement,’ but plans to step back from fighting – MMA Junkie