Fighter vs. Writer: Gilbert Melendez Reacts to Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz, Promises Diaz ‘Destroys’ Him in a Rematch in MMA

MMA Fighting

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Sports, News, Sports News

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🗓️ 8 August 2023

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

This week on The Fighter vs. The Writer — Gilbert Melendez joins the show after sitting ringside to watch his longtime teammate Nate Diaz go to battle with Jake Paul in a 10-round boxing match this past weekend. While Diaz ultimately lost a unanimous decision, Melendez praises the ex-UFC fighter for his performance while revealing what went right, what went wrong and injury that actually changed the strategy in the fight against Paul. Melendez also addresses Paul’s challenge for a rematch against Diaz in MMA and how that just wouldn’t be a fair fight for the social influencer turned boxing. Melendez will also discuss Nick Diaz potentially returning for a boxing match of his own and the chances that “El Nino” puts on the gloves again for another fight in the future. All this and more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer! Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Subscribe: Spotify Read More: MMA Fighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to the FOX Media Podcast Network.
0:20.3	Welcome back to the Fire Versus The Writer, I'm your host as always, Damon Martin.
0:24.7	This week, I am super happy to accept to welcome in one of my oldest friends in the industry.
0:29.8	He's also part of the scrap pack and, of course, part of Team Diaz.
0:33.1	He was there front end center for Jake Paul versus Nate Diaz this past weekend.
0:37.5	I couldn't think of a better person to have a podcast of my old friend, Gilbert El Nino,
0:42.5	Melinda is Gilbert.
0:43.5	How are you?
0:44.5	I'm doing great, man.
0:46.1	Just here back at the gym, the El Nino Training Center, just working with my team.
0:50.5	Got a lot of guys coming up, fights coming up, fresh back from Texas.
0:54.6	Can't complain.
0:55.6	Life is good.
0:56.6	I appreciate you doing this as always.
0:58.0	How is Texas?
0:59.0	How did Texas treat you?
1:01.4	Texas is great.
1:02.4	What a great state, man.
1:03.4	Welcome in to you.
1:04.4	People are always welcoming out there.
1:05.6	Everyone was excited for the event.
1:07.2	The event was exciting.
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