GilbertMelendez
- USA
- Lightweight
- Birthdate12/4/1982
- TeamEl Nino Training Center
- NicknameEl Nino
- StanceOrthodox
- Reach1.85 m
Fight History
| Date | Opponent | Res. | Decision | Rnd | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jul, 2019 | A. Allen | L | U Dec | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos |
| 9 Sep, 2017 | J. Stephens | L | U Dec | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 215: Nunes vs. Shevchenko 2 |
| 24 Jul, 2016 | E. Barboza | L | U Dec | 3 | 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Shevchenko |
| 14 Jun, 2015 | E. Alvarez | L | S Dec | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 188: Velasquez vs. Werdum |
| 6 Dec, 2014 | A. Pettis | L | Sub | 2 | 1:53 | UFC 181: Hendricks vs. Lawler 2 |
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Title Fights
| Date | Opponent | Res. | Decision | Rnd | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec, 2014 | A. Pettis | L | Sub | 2 | 1:53 | UFC 181: Hendricks vs. Lawler 2 |
| 21 Apr, 2013 | B. Henderson | L | S Dec | 5 | 5:00 | UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez |
| 19 May, 2012 | J. Thomson | W | S Dec | 5 | 5:00 | Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier |
| 17 Dec, 2011 | J. Masvidal | W | U Dec | 5 | 5:00 | Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal |
| 9 Apr, 2011 | T. Kawajiri | W | KO/TKO | 1 | 3:14 | Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley |
| 17 Apr, 2010 | S. Aoki | W | U Dec | 5 | 5:00 | Strikeforce: Nashville |
| 19 Dec, 2009 | J. Thomson | W | U Dec | 5 | 5:00 | Strikeforce: Evolution |
| 15 Aug, 2009 | M. Ishida | W | KO/TKO | 3 | 3:56 | Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg |
| 11 Apr, 2009 | R. Damm | W | KO/TKO | 2 | 2:02 | Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz |
| 27 Jun, 2008 | J. Thomson | L | U Dec | 5 | 5:00 | Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson |
| 29 Mar, 2008 | G. Lemley | W | KO/TKO | 2 | 2:18 | Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le |
| 9 Jun, 2006 | C. Guida | W | S Dec | 5 | 5:00 | Strikeforce: Revenge |
| 21 May, 2004 | O. Alfonso | W | KO/TKO | 3 | 4:54 | WEC 10: Bragging Rights |