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Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez
El Nino
22-8-0
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Gilbert Melendez, also known as 'El Nino', is a MMA fighter with a record of 22-8-0, fighting in the Lightweight division, with a Orthodox stance and association with El Nino Training Center, this MALE fighter is comming from the United States of America. Learn more about his accomplishments and fighting style on this FightNation profile page.

Gilbert Melendez - Fight Statistics

Weight division
Lightweight
Stance
Orthodox
Gender
MALE
Association
El Nino Training Center
Country
United States of America
United States of America
Status
Active
Contract Status

Available only for managers or promoters

Fighting Status
What's the status? - ready to fight, injured, open for sparing...

Available only for managers or promoters

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Fights

Loss
Arnold Allen Almighty
Arnold Almighty Allen
19-3-0
UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos
6th July 2019, 3780 South Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas, NV United States
Featherweight
Decision - Unanimous 27-30, 27-30, 27-30 round: 3 time: 05:00
Loss
Jeremy Stephens Lil' Heathen
Jeremy Lil' Heathen Stephens
28-19-0
UFC 215: Nunes vs. Shevchenko 2
9th September 2017, Edmonton, AB Canada
Featherweight
Decision - Unanimous 30-25, 30-26, 30-26 round: 3 time: 05:00
Loss
Edson Barboza Junior
Edson Junior Barboza
24-11-0
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Shevchenko
24th July 2016, UNITED CENTER, 1901 W. MADISON ST. Chicago, IL United States
Lightweight
Decision - Unanimous 29-28, 30-27, 30-27 round: 3 time: 05:00
Loss
Eddie Alvarez The Underground King
Eddie The Underground King Alvarez
30-8-0
UFC 188: Velasquez vs. Werdum
14th June 2015, Mexico City, Mexico
Lightweight
Decision - Split 28-29, 29-28, 28-29 round: 3 time: 05:00
Loss
Anthony Pettis Showtime
Anthony Showtime Pettis
25-14-0
UFC 181: Hendricks vs. Lawler 2
6th December 2014, Las Vegas, NV United States
🏆 UFC Lightweight Title
Submission Guillotine Choke Head round: 2 time: 01:53

Win
Diego Sanchez Nightmare
Diego Nightmare Sanchez
31-13-0
UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3
20th October 2013, 1510 POLK STREET Houston, TX United States
Lightweight
Decision - Unanimous 29-28, 30-27, 29-28 round: 3 time: 05:00
Loss
Benson Henderson Smooth
Benson Smooth Henderson
UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez
21st April 2013, 525 WEST SANTA CLARA STREET San Jose, CA United States
🏆 UFC Lightweight Title
Decision - Split 48-47, 47-48, 48-47 round: 5 time: 05:00

Win
Josh Thomson The Punk
Josh The Punk Thomson
Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier
19th May 2012, 525 WEST SANTA CLARA STREET San Jose, CA United States
🏆 Strikeforce Lightweight Title
Decision - Split 0-47, 0-47, 0-48 round: 5 time: 05:00

Win
Jorge Masvidal Gamebred
Jorge Gamebred Masvidal
35-17-0
Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal
17th December 2011, 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard San Diego, CA United States
🏆 Strikeforce Lightweight Title
Decision - Unanimous 50-46, 49-45, 50-45 round: 5 time: 05:00

Win
Tatsuya Kawajiri The Crusher
Tatsuya The Crusher Kawajiri
Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley
9th April 2011, 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard San Diego, CA United States
🏆 Strikeforce Lightweight Title
KO/TKO Elbows Head round: 1 time: 03:14

Win
Shinya Aoki Tobikan Judan
Shinya Tobikan Judan Aoki
47-11-0
Strikeforce: Nashville
17th April 2010, 501 Broadway Nashville, TN United States
🏆 Strikeforce Lightweight Title
Decision - Unanimous 45-50, 45-50, 45-50 round: 5 time: 05:00

Win
Josh Thomson The Punk
Josh The Punk Thomson
Strikeforce: Evolution
19th December 2009, 525 WEST SANTA CLARA STREET San Jose, CA United States
🏆 Strikeforce Lightweight Title
Decision - Unanimous 49-47, 49-46, 49-46 round: 5 time: 05:00

Win
Mitsuhiro Ishida Endless Fighter
Mitsuhiro Endless Fighter Ishida
Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg
15th August 2009, 525 WEST SANTA CLARA STREET San Jose, CA United States
🏆 Strikeforce Interim Lightweight Title
KO/TKO Punches Head round: 3 time: 03:56

Win
Rodrigo Damm
Rodrigo Damm
Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz
11th April 2009, 525 WEST SANTA CLARA STREET San Jose, CA United States
🏆 Strikeforce Interim Lightweight Title
KO/TKO Punch Head round: 2 time: 02:02
Loss
Josh Thomson The Punk
Josh The Punk Thomson
Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson
27th June 2008, 525 WEST SANTA CLARA STREET San Jose, CA United States
🏆 Strikeforce Lightweight Title
Decision - Unanimous 45-50, 45-50, 45-50 round: 5 time: 05:00

Win
Gabe Lemley
Gabe Lemley
Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le
29th March 2008, 525 WEST SANTA CLARA STREET San Jose, CA United States
🏆 Strikeforce Lightweight Title
KO/TKO Punches Head round: 2 time: 02:18

Win
Tetsuji Kato
Tetsuji Kato
Strikeforce - Playboy Mansion
29th September 2007, Los Angeles, CA United States
Lightweight - Main Event
Decision - Unanimous 27-30, 27-30, 27-30 round: 3 time: 05:00

Win
Tatsuya Kawajiri The Crusher
Tatsuya The Crusher Kawajiri
PRIDE: Shockwave 2006
31st December 2006, Saitama, Japan
Lightweight
Decision - Unanimous round: 2 time: 05:00

Win
Nobuhiro Obiya
Nobuhiro Obiya
PRIDE Bushido 12
26th August 2006, Nagoya, Japan
Lightweight
Decision - Unanimous round: 2 time: 05:00

Win
Clay Guida The Carpenter
Clay The Carpenter Guida
38-21-0
Strikeforce: Revenge
9th June 2006, 525 WEST SANTA CLARA STREET San Jose, CA United States
🏆 Strikeforce Lightweight Title
Decision - Split 45-46, 45-50, 48-50 round: 5 time: 05:00

Win
Harris Sarmiento The Hitman
Harris The Hitman Sarmiento
Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie
10th March 2006, 525 WEST SANTA CLARA STREET San Jose, CA United States
Lightweight
KO/TKO Punches Head round: 2 time: 00:44