LAS VEGAS – Gilbert Melendez has officially had his hand raised just once in six UFC fights, but he said he’s able to feel better about that record when putting it into proper context. Sitting on a four-fight skid and coming off the longest layoff of his fighting career, Melendez (22-7 MMA, 1-5 UFC) returns to competition on Saturday at UFC 239 when he meets rising featherweight Arnold Allen (14-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC). Despite it being nearly six years since he emerged the victor from a fight, Melendez thinks his record is deceiving. Because of that, he said he has much more confidence than an athlete with a 1-5 UFC record should. “My record says one thing, but let’s be honest,” Melendez told MMA Junkie at UFC 239 media day.
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UFC 239′s Gilbert Melendez proud of octagon career despite 1-5 record – MMA Junkie