Video: UFC 166's Gilbert Melendez says four-ounce gloves his armor

Former Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez will try to rebound from his first loss since 2008 later this month.

In April, “El Nino” made his UFC debut in a title fight against then-champ Benson Henderson, but dropped a split decision in San Jose, Calif., essentially a home fight for him.

Now Melendez (21-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) will travel to Houston for UFC 166 at Toyota Center on Oct. 19 to fight Diego Sanchez (24-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) hoping to get back in the win column and start on another run at the lightweight title against a man who once fought for that belt, as well.

In the video above, Melendez talks about his warrior’s code and how putting on the four-ounce gloves are like putting on armor for battle for him.

Check out the video, then don’t miss Melendez against Sanchez on the main card of the UFC 166 pay-per-view later this month.

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