Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
Jeff Hougland
Hellbound
10-6-0
RESULT

Gilbert Melendez def. Jeff Hougland (TKO)

TKO · Round 2 · 2:05
WIN
Gilbert Melendez
El Nino
22-8-0
Wednesday, March 26, 2003
Tachi Palace Casino, Lemoore, United States

Gilbert Melendez defeated Jeff Hougland by TKO in round 2 (2:05) in the Lightweight bout of WEC 6: Return of a Legend, held Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at Tachi Palace Casino, Lemoore.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jeff Hougland vs Gilbert Melendez?

Gilbert Melendez defeated Jeff Hougland by TKO in round 2 (2:05) in the Lightweight bout of WEC 6: Return of a Legend, held Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at Tachi Palace Casino, Lemoore.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Jeff Hougland 40%60% Gilbert Melendez

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

10-6-0
Record
22-8-0
1476
Power Index rating
1546
0
Win Streak
0
48
Age
44
5'7"
170 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
68"
173 cm
Reach
73"
185 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
-
Jeff Hougland

No background on record

Camp Combat Sport and Fitness

Gilbert Melendez

No background on record

Camp El Nino Training Center · United States

Striking Profile

1.86
SLpM
3.44
48%
Str. Acc.
33%
3.46
SApM
2.53
47%
Str. Def.
63%

Grappling Profile

0.86
TD Avg.
1.64
18%
TD Acc.
41%
0%
TD Def.
71%
1.10
Sub. Avg.
0.20

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Jeff Hougland · 3-2
  • L
    UFC Macao: Franklin vs Le · Nov 11, 2012
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • L
    UFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier · May 15, 2012
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber · Jul 2, 2011
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Rumble on the Ridge 18 · May 14, 2011
    Submission · R1 · 1:06 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Rumble on the Ridge 16 · Jan 15, 2011
    Submission · R1 · 3:45 · Catchweight
Gilbert Melendez · 1-2-2
  • D
    Quintet Ultra · Dec 12, 2019
    Draw
  • D
    Quintet Ultra · Dec 12, 2019
    Draw
  • L
    UFC 239: Jones vs Santos · Jul 6, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    Submission Underground 8 · May 12, 2019
    Decision
  • L
    UFC 215: Nunes vs Shevchenko 2 · Sep 9, 2017
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 7 fights
31.0
Avg sig. strikes
42.0
0.67
Avg takedowns
0.43
1:30
Avg control time
0:50
61
Career high strikes
96
1
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Jeff Hougland
Strike target
Gilbert Melendez
46%
Head
78%
23%
Body
15%
31%
Leg
7%
Jeff Hougland
Strike position
Gilbert Melendez
81%
Distance
87%
10%
Clinch
10%
10%
Ground
2%