FIGHT Life: Gilbert Melendez Full Circle

In 2006, undefeated Gilbert Melendez was on the verge of superstar status. Then his main promotion, PRIDE Fighting Championships got bought by the UFC. After a ninemoth layoff and a pair of lackluster losses, Melendez returned with a vengeance. In Part 3 of this FIGHT Life series, the Strikeforce Lightweight champ discusses his rollercoaster ride of a fighting career, and his upcoming bout against controversial Japanese submission ace Shinya Aoki. Produced and directed by Matthew Ross. Camera: