You're a black belt in the 1st round but sometimes you're a purple belt in the 5th.

- Gilbert Melendez

U.S. wrestling is more of a scrambling style where guys take a lot of risks. You could watch a match in the states and see a score of 18-12. There is…

- Gilbert Melendez

A true friend to me is someone that comes over for dinner, and hangs out with my daughter, someone I party with on a regular basis.

- Gilbert Melendez

The Russians are a little stronger, but they excel at the basics. Lock the hands, bear hugs, takedowns, riding are all strong points for them, wherea…

- Gilbert Melendez

I'm not scared to lose, I'm not scared to get knocked out. I'm scared of not going for it.

- Gilbert Melendez

Russian fighters are always bouncing around and using a lot of effort with the punches they throw and grinding for takedowns. Anyone would get tired …

- Gilbert Melendez