Gilbert Melendez
United StatesLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Gilbert Melendez holds a professional MMA record of 22-8-0. Gilbert Melendez has won 22 fights: 12 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Gilbert Melendez lands 2.75 significant strikes per minute with 29% accuracy and averages 0.42 takedowns per 15 minutes. Gilbert Melendez also has 4 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: July 6, 2019. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE, PRIDE FC, WEC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'9"175 cm
- Weight
- 145 lbs66 kg
- Reach
- 73"185 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1982-04-12
- Age
- 44
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Santa Ana, California, United States
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- El Nino Training Center · United States
Fight DNA
Complete FighterUFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Gilbert Melendez sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Gilbert Melendez has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.
- ★ FOTNvs Jeremy Stephens · UFC 215: Nunes vs Shevchenko 2Sep 9, 2017
- ★ FOTNvs Diego Sanchez · UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos IIIOct 19, 2013
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Gilbert Melendez earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSvs Arnold AllenUFCUFC 239: Jones vs Santos· Jul 6, 2019· Featherweight· 22-8 vs 15-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 215: Nunes vs Shevchenko 2· Sep 9, 2017· Featherweight· 22-7 vs 26-14FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Holm vs Shevchenko· Jul 23, 2016· Lightweight· 22-6 vs 18-4UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 188: Velasquez vs Werdum· Jun 13, 2015· Lightweight· 22-5 vs 26-4SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II· Dec 6, 2014· Lightweight· 22-4 vs 18-2SUBR2 · 1:53
- WINUFCUFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos III· Oct 19, 2013· Lightweight· 22-3 vs 24-6FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez· Apr 20, 2013· Lightweight· 21-3 vs 19-2SDR5 · 5:00
- WINStrikeforceStrikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier· May 18, 2012· Lightweight· 21-2 vs 21-5SDR5 · 5:00
- WINStrikeforceStrikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal· Dec 16, 2011· Lightweight· 20-2 vs 22-7UDR5 · 5:00
- WINStrikeforceStrikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley· Apr 8, 2011· Lightweight· 19-2 vs 27-7-2TKOR1 · 3:14
- WINStrikeforceStrikeforce: Nashville· Apr 16, 2010· Lightweight· 18-2 vs 23-5UDR5 · 5:00
- WINStrikeforceStrikeforce: Evolution· Dec 18, 2009· Lightweight· 17-2 vs 18-3UDR5 · 5:00
- WINStrikeforceStrikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg· Aug 14, 2009· Lightweight· 16-2 vs 18-6-1TKOR3 · 3:56
- WINStrikeforceStrikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz· Apr 10, 2009· Lightweight· 15-2 vs 8-3TKOR2 · 2:02
- LOSSStrikeforceStrikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson· Jun 26, 2008· Lightweight· 14-2 vs 17-2UDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Gabe Lemley×2Title bout · Title win #2StrikeforceStrikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le· Mar 28, 2008· Lightweight· 14-1 vs 11-7TKOR2 · 2:18
- LOSSYarennoka!: New Years Eve 2007· Dec 31, 2007· Lightweight· 13-1 vs 15-3-1UD
- WINvs Tetsuji KatoStrikeforceStrikeforce - Playboy Mansion· Sep 28, 2007· Lightweight· 13-0 vs 19-8UDR3 · 5:00
- WINPRIDE FCPRIDE: Shockwave 2006· Dec 31, 2006· Lightweight· 12-0 vs 19-4-2UDR2 · 5:00
- WINvs Nobuhiro ObiyaPRIDE FCPRIDE Bushido 12· Aug 26, 2006· Lightweight· 11-0 vs 9-1-1UDR2 · 5:00
- WINStrikeforceStrikeforce: Revenge· Jun 8, 2006· Lightweight· 10-0 vs 19-5SDR5 · 5:00
- WINStrikeforceStrikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie· Mar 9, 2006· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 20-13TKOR2 · 0:44
- WINvs Rumina SatoShooto· Aug 20, 2005· 8-0 vs 23-9-2TKO
- WINvs Naoya UematsuShooto· May 4, 2005· 7-0 vs 14-4-2TKO
- WINShooto: Year End Show 2004· Dec 14, 2004· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 4-1-1UD
- WINvs Kaynan KakuRumble On The Rock 6· Nov 20, 2004· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 5-1TKOR2 · 3:58
- WINWECWEC 10: Bragging Rights· May 20, 2004· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 3-1TKOR3 · 4:54
- WINvs Stephen PallingRumble On The Rock 4· Oct 10, 2003· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 11-5-1TKOR2 · 4:59
- WINWECWEC 6: Return of a Legend· Mar 26, 2003· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 2-3TKOR2 · 2:05
- WINvs Gary QuanWECWEC 5: Halloween Fury· Oct 17, 2002· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 0-2TKOR1 · 4:37
- DRAWQuintet Ultra· Dec 12, 2019· 1-1-2DRAW
- DRAWvs James KrauseQuintet Ultra· Dec 12, 2019· 1-1-1DRAW
- WINvs Pat HealySubmission Underground 8· May 12, 2019· 1-1DEC
- LOSSvs Rob Di Censo2005 ADCC Championships· May 28, 2005· 0-1-
- WINvs Shawn PretatIFC: Night Of The Warriors 1· Aug 10, 2002· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 1-1-
- WINvs Martin MorenoIFC: Night Of The Warriors 1· Aug 10, 2002· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 0-1-
Official UFC Ranking
Gilbert Melendez's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #1 Lightweight
- First ranked
- Feb 4, 2013
- Times ranked
- 139
Men's Pound-for-Pound
Lightweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1749▼9
- Peak
- 1944Oct 19, 2013
- Rated fights
- 30
Frequently asked questions
When does Gilbert Melendez fight next?
Gilbert Melendez has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Gilbert Melendez's record?
Gilbert Melendez's professional MMA record is 22-8-0.
Who is Gilbert Melendez fighting next?
Gilbert Melendez's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Gilbert Melendez fight last?
Gilbert Melendez most recently fought Arnold Allen at UFC 239: Jones vs Santos on Saturday, July 6, 2019, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Gilbert Melendez fight in?
Gilbert Melendez fights at Featherweight.
How many knockouts does Gilbert Melendez have?
Gilbert Melendez has 12 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Gilbert Melendez won?
Gilbert Melendez has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night.
How tall is Gilbert Melendez?
Gilbert Melendez is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.
How much does Gilbert Melendez weigh?
Gilbert Melendez weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).
What is Gilbert Melendez's reach?
Gilbert Melendez has a reach of 73" (185 cm).
How old is Gilbert Melendez?
Gilbert Melendez is 44 years old (born Apr 12, 1982).
Where is Gilbert Melendez from?
Gilbert Melendez is from United States.