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Gilbert Melendez (born April 12, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a two-time Strikeforce Lightweight Champion and a former WEC Lightweight Champion .
Gilbert "El Nino" Melendez MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com. United States. San Francisco, California.
ResultFighterEventMethod/ RefereelossUFC 239 - Jones vs. Santos Jul / 06 / ...Decision (Unanimous) Marc Goddard VIEW ...lossUFC 215 - Nunes vs. Shevchenko 2 Sep / 09 ...Decision (Unanimous) Jerin Valel VIEW ...lossUFC on Fox 20 - Holm vs. Shevchenko Jul / ...Decision (Unanimous) John McCarthy VIEW ...lossUFC 188 - Velasquez vs. Werdum Jun / 13 / ...Decision (Split) John McCarthy VIEW ...- San Francisco, California
- United States
- 5'9" (1.77 m)
- 155 (70 kg)
Gilbert Melendez is a 42-year-old featherweight fighter from California with a pro MMA record of 22-8-0. He has fought in UFC, Strikeforce, WEC and other promotions, and has won and lost titles in different weight classes.
May 5, 2023 · On the UFC 288 Pre-Show, Gilbert Melendez breaks down Kron Gracie’s return fight against Charles Jourdain.
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Gilbert Melendez Record: 22-8-0. El Nino. Height: 5' 9" Weight: 145 lbs. Reach: 73" STANCE: Orthodox. DOB: Apr 12, 1982. Career statistics: SLpM: 3.44. Str. Acc.: 33% SApM: 2.53. Str. Def: 63% TD Avg.: 1.64. TD Acc.: 41% TD Def.: 71% Sub. Avg.: 0.2. SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute. Str. Acc. - Significant Striking Accuracy.
The Northern California-native has been on a quest for respect and recognition as the world’s best lightweight fighter -- a task not easily accomplished competing outside of the UFC. But...
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Gilbert Melendez. Lightweight Division. 22-8-0 (W-L-D) 12. Wins by Knockout. 10. Wins by Decision. 6. Title Defenses.