In an intriguing lightweight matchup, former Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez (21-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) meets “The Ultimate Fighter 1″ winner Diego Sanchez (24-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) at October’s UFC 166 event in Houston. MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) in June first reported the likely pairing . UFC officials today announced the booking while also confirming a previously reported matchup of Hector Lombard (32-4-1 MMA, 1-2 UFC) vs. Nate Marquardt (32-12-2 MMA, 10-5 UFC). Featuring a heavyweight trilogy fight between current champ Cain Velasquez and former titleholder Junior dos Santos , UFC 166 takes place Oct.
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Gilbert Melendez vs. Diego Sanchez added to UFC 166 in Houston – MMA Junkie