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Gilbert Melendez

Gilbert Melendez

“El Nino”

FeatherweightUnited States5-fight losing streak

22Wins
8Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLLLL

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Profile

Age
44 (born April 12, 1982)
Born in
Santa Ana
Height
5' 9"
Weight
145 lbs.
Reach
73"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
1-6
Title fights
2

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC1

  • Decision 1

Losses in the UFC6

  • Submission 1
  • Decision 5

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
2.75 top 77%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.98
Striking accuracy29%Better than 1% of featherweights
Strike defense59%Better than 70% of featherweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
0.42 top 83%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.0
Takedown accuracy17%Better than 12% of featherweights
Takedown defense75%Better than 80% of featherweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Melendez last fought on July 6, 2019 (Loss vs Arnold Allen). Melendez has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Gilbert Melendez

Gilbert Melendez "El Nino" is a featherweight mixed martial artist, born in Santa Ana, United States on April 12, 1982. Melendez is 5' 9" tall with a 73" reach, long for that height.

Melendez's professional career began in 2002, debuting with WEC. Melendez arrived in the UFC with a 21-2 record. The UFC debut came at UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez in April 2013, where Melendez lost to Benson Henderson by decision. In the UFC, Melendez is 1-6 across 7 fights.

By the numbers, Melendez defends takedowns better than 80% of featherweights.

Melendez's record in UFC title fights stands at 0-2. After 22 months away, Melendez returned at UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos in July 2019 and lost to Arnold Allen. Before and outside the UFC, Melendez fought in Strikeforce (11-1) and Shooto (3-0).

Melendez's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos in July 2019, where Melendez lost to Arnold Allen.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Arnold Allen

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos

    Jul 6, 2019

    23Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Jeremy Stephens

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 215: Nunes vs Shevchenko 2

    Sep 9, 2017

    29Str 0TD 0KD
  3. L

    Edson Barboza

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC on FOX: Holm vs. Shevchenko

    Jul 23, 2016

    39Str 0TD 0KD
  4. L

    Eddie Alvarez

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC 188: Velasquez vs Werdum

    Jun 13, 2015

    37Str 0TD 0KD
  5. L

    Anthony Pettis Title

    Submission · Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard · R2 1:53

    UFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II

    Dec 6, 2014

    27Str 1TD 0KD
  6. W

    Diego Sanchez

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos 3

    Oct 19, 2013

    96Str 1TD 0KD
  7. L

    Benson Henderson Title

    Decision - Split · R5 5:00

    UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez

    Apr 20, 2013

    43Str 1TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Gilbert Melendez is 22-8 across 30 professional fights in 7 promotions, since a pro debut on October 18, 2002 (WEC). 23 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins22

  • KO/TKO 11
  • Submission 1
  • Decision 10

Pro losses8

  • Submission 1
  • Decision 7
Finish rate
55% of wins
Longest win streak
13
Current streak
5 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
Strikeforce11-12006
UFC1-62013
Shooto3-02004
WEC3-02002
Pride2-02006
Rumble on the Rock2-02003
Yarennoka!0-12007

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Arnold Allen Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 239 Jul 6, 2019
L Jeremy Stephens Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 215 Sep 9, 2017
L Edson Barboza Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko Jul 23, 2016
L Eddie Alvarez Decision (split), R3 UFC 188 Jun 13, 2015
L Anthony Pettis Submission (guillotine choke), R2 UFC 181 Dec 6, 2014
W Diego Sanchez Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 166 Oct 19, 2013
L Benson Henderson Decision (split), R5 UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez Apr 20, 2013
W Josh Thomson Decision (split), R5 Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier May 19, 2012
W Jorge Masvidal Decision (unanimous), R5 Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal Dec 17, 2011
W Tatsuya Kawajiri TKO (elbows), R1 Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley Apr 9, 2011
W Shinya Aoki Decision (unanimous), R5 Strikeforce: Nashville Apr 17, 2010
W Josh Thomson Decision (unanimous), R5 Strikeforce: Evolution Dec 19, 2009
W Mitsuhiro Ishida TKO (punches), R3 Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg Aug 15, 2009
W Rodrigo Damm KO (punches), R2 Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz Apr 11, 2009
L Josh Thomson Decision (unanimous), R5 Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson Jun 27, 2008
W Gabe Lemley TKO (punches), R2 Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le Mar 29, 2008
L Mitsuhiro Ishida Decision (unanimous), R2 Yarennoka! Dec 31, 2007
W Tetsuji Kato Decision (unanimous), R3 Strikeforce: Playboy Mansion Sep 29, 2007
W Tatsuya Kawajiri Decision (unanimous), R2 PRIDE FC: Shockwave 2006 (Pride) Dec 31, 2006
W Nobuhiro Obiya Decision (unanimous), R2 Pride - Bushido 12 Aug 26, 2006
W Clay Guida Decision (split), R5 Strikeforce: Revenge Jun 9, 2006
W Harris Sarmiento Submission (punches), R2 Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie Mar 10, 2006
W Rumina Sato TKO (doctor stoppage), R1 Shooto: Alive Road Aug 20, 2005
W Naoya Uematsu TKO (doctor stoppage), R2 Shooto: 5/4 in Korakuen Hall May 4, 2005
W Hiroyuki Takaya Decision (unanimous), R3 Shooto: Year End Show 2004 Dec 14, 2004
W Kaynan Kaku TKO (punches), R2 Rumble on the Rock 6 Nov 20, 2004
W Olaf Alfonso TKO (punches), R3 WEC 10 May 21, 2004
W Stephen Palling TKO (punches), R2 Rumble on the Rock 4 Oct 10, 2003
W Jeff Hougland TKO (punches), R2 WEC 6 Mar 27, 2003
W Greg Quan TKO (punches), R1 WEC 5 Oct 18, 2002

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Gilbert Melendez's record?

Gilbert Melendez's professional MMA record is 22 wins, 8 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Gilbert Melendez?

Gilbert Melendez is 44 years old, born on April 12, 1982.

How tall is Gilbert Melendez and what is their reach?

Gilbert Melendez stands 5' 9" with a 73" reach.

Who did Gilbert Melendez fight last?

Gilbert Melendez lost to Arnold Allen by Decision - Unanimous at UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos on Jul 6, 2019.

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