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Gilbert Melendez
Fighter

Gilbert Melendez

"El Nino"
22-8-0★ 2bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 2-0Grappling 1-1-2
NEXT FIGHT

No upcoming fight scheduled.

CAREER SUMMARY

Gilbert Melendez holds a professional MMA record of 22-8-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 30 bouts on record. 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 3.44 significant strikes per minute with 33% accuracy and averages 1.64 takedowns per 15 minutes. Gilbert Melendez also has 4 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: July 7, 2019. Tracked organizations: UFC.

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

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power61
Kick power48
Punch speed60
Kick speed48
Accuracy58
Takedowns69
Ground striking54
Submissions60
Chin94
Body strength93
Cardio96

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 22-8-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.44per min
33% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.53per min
63% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.64per 15 min
41% success
Takedowns stuffed71%
Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Gilbert Melendez has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ FOTN ×2
  1. ★ FOTNvs Jeremy Stephens · UFC 215: Nunes vs Shevchenko 2Sep 9, 2017
  2. ★ 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.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Gilbert Melendez earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Arnold Allen
    UFCUFC 239: Jones vs Santos· Jul 7, 2019· Featherweight· 22-7 vs 14-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Jeremy Stephens
    UFCUFC 215: Nunes vs Shevchenko 2· Sep 9, 2017· Featherweight· 22-6 vs 25-14
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  3. LOSS
    vs Edson Barboza
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Holm vs Shevchenko· Jul 24, 2016· Lightweight· 22-5 vs 17-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Eddie Alvarez
    UFCUFC 188: Velasquez vs Werdum· Jun 13, 2015· Lightweight· 22-4 vs 25-4
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. LOSS
    vs Anthony PettisTitle bout
    UFCUFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II· Dec 6, 2014· Lightweight· 22-3 vs 17-2
    SUB
    R2 · 1:53
  6. WIN
    vs Diego Sanchez
    UFCUFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos III· Oct 19, 2013· Lightweight· 21-3 vs 24-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  7. LOSS
    vs Benson HendersonTitle bout
    UFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez· Apr 20, 2013· Lightweight· 21-2 vs 18-2
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Josh Thomson×5Title bout · Title win #5
    Strikeforce· May 19, 2012· Lightweight· 20-2 vs 21-4
    SD
  9. WIN
    vs Jorge Masvidal×4Title bout · Title win #4
    Strikeforce· Dec 17, 2011· Lightweight· 19-2 vs 22-6
    UD
  10. WIN
    vs Tatsuya Kawajiri×3Title bout · Title win #3
    Strikeforce· Apr 9, 2011· Lightweight· 18-2 vs 27-6-2
    TKO
    R1 · 3:14
  11. WIN
    vs Shinya Aoki×2Title bout · Title win #2
    Strikeforce· Apr 17, 2010· Lightweight· 17-2 vs 23-4
    UD
  12. WIN
    vs Josh Thomson
    Strikeforce· Dec 19, 2009· Lightweight· 16-2 vs 18-2
    UD
  13. WIN
    vs Mitsuhiro Ishida
    Strikeforce· Aug 15, 2009· Lightweight· 15-2 vs 18-5-1
    TKO
    R3 · 3:56
  14. WIN
    vs Rodrigo Damm
    Strikeforce· Apr 11, 2009· Lightweight· 14-2 vs 8-2
    TKO
    R2 · 2:02
  15. LOSS
    vs Josh Thomson
    Strikeforce· Jun 27, 2008· Lightweight· 14-1 vs 16-2
    UD
  16. WIN
    vs Gabe Lemley×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Strikeforce· Mar 29, 2008· Lightweight· 13-1 vs 11-6
    TKO
    R2 · 2:18
  17. LOSS
    vs Mitsuhiro Ishida
    Yarennoka!: New Years Eve 2007· Dec 31, 2007· Lightweight· 13-0 vs 14-3-1
    UD
  18. WIN
    vs Tetsuji Kato
    Strikeforce· Sep 29, 2007· Lightweight· 12-0 vs 19-7
    UD
  19. WIN
    vs Tatsuya Kawajiri
    Pride Shockwave 2006· Dec 31, 2006· Lightweight· 11-0 vs 19-3-2
    UD
  20. WIN
    vs Nobuhiro Obiya
    Pride Bushido 12· Aug 26, 2006· Lightweight· 10-0 vs 9-0-1
    UD
  21. WIN
    vs Clay Guida
    Strikeforce· Jun 9, 2006· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 19-4
    SD
  22. WIN
    vs Harris Sarmiento
    Strikeforce· Mar 10, 2006· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 20-12
    TKO
    R2 · 0:44
  23. WIN
    vs Rumina Sato
    Shooto· Aug 20, 2005· 7-0 vs 23-8-2
    TKO
  24. WIN
    vs Naoya Uematsu
    Shooto· May 4, 2005· 6-0 vs 14-3-2
    TKO
  25. WIN
    vs Hiroyuki Takaya
    Shooto: Year End Show 2004· Dec 14, 2004· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 4-0-1
    UD
  26. WIN
    vs Kaynan Kaku
    Rumble On The Rock 6· Nov 20, 2004· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 5-0
    TKO
    R2 · 3:58
  27. WIN
    vs Olaf Alfonso
    WEC 10: Bragging Rights· May 21, 2004· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 3-0
    TKO
    R3 · 4:54
  28. WIN
    vs Stephen Palling
    Rumble On The Rock 4· Oct 10, 2003· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 11-4-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:59
  29. WIN
    vs Jeff Hougland
    WEC 6: Return of a Legend· Mar 27, 2003· 1-0 vs 2-2
    TKO
    R2 · 2:05
  30. WIN
    vs Gary Quan
    WEC 5: Halloween Fury· Oct 18, 2002· 0-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:37

Career history data via Tapology.

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

#1#5#10#152014Dec 30, 2013 · #15Jan 17, 2014 · #14Feb 17, 2014 · #13Mar 10, 2014 · #14Mar 24, 2014 · #13Mar 25, 2014 · #14Apr 14, 2014 · #15Apr 18, 2014 · #14Apr 21, 2014 · #13May 12, 2014 · #14May 26, 2014 · #15Sep 22, 2014 · #15#15

Lightweight

#1#5#10#152014201520162017Feb 4, 2013 · #1Sep 2, 2013 · #2Apr 21, 2014 · #1May 26, 2014 · #2Jun 2, 2014 · #1Jun 9, 2014 · #2Aug 25, 2014 · #1Dec 8, 2014 · #2Dec 15, 2014 · #3Jan 5, 2015 · #4Jun 15, 2015 · #5Jun 29, 2015 · #5Jul 27, 2016 · #14Aug 31, 2016 · #12Oct 5, 2016 · #11Nov 16, 2016 · #12Feb 1, 2017 · #11Feb 13, 2017 · #12Mar 15, 2017 · #13Apr 26, 2017 · #14Jun 21, 2017 · #13Jul 10, 2017 · #15Sep 4, 2017 · #14#14

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1737▼9
Peak
1923Oct 19, 2013
Rated fights
30
150016501800200320062009201220152018Oct 18, 2002 · 1546Mar 27, 2003 · 1589Oct 10, 2003 · 1641May 21, 2004 · 1692Nov 20, 2004 · 1727Dec 14, 2004 · 1755May 4, 2005 · 1779Aug 20, 2005 · 1801Mar 10, 2006 · 1815Jun 9, 2006 · 1824Aug 26, 2006 · 1841Dec 31, 2006 · 1862Sep 29, 2007 · 1873Dec 31, 2007 · 1851Mar 29, 2008 · 1863Jun 27, 2008 · 1837Apr 11, 2009 · 1857Aug 15, 2009 · 1881Dec 19, 2009 · 1889Apr 17, 2010 · 1898Apr 9, 2011 · 1910Dec 17, 2011 · 1917May 19, 2012 · 1920Apr 20, 2013 · 1913Oct 19, 2013 · 1923Dec 6, 2014 · 1884Jun 13, 2015 · 1878Jul 24, 2016 · 1854Sep 9, 2017 · 1827Jul 7, 2019 · 17371737

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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 Sunday, July 7, 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.