Gilbert Melendez “El Nino”
| Team | Cesar Gracie |
|---|---|
| Age | 43 |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight Class | Featherweight |
Gilbert Melendez is a MMA fighter with a professional fight record of 22 wins, 8 losses and 0 draws
Professional Career Statistics
| Pro Record | 22-8-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
|---|---|
| Career Length | 8 months, 18 days |
| Rounds Fought | 79.1 |
| Avg. Fights/Year | 1.8 |
| Longest Layoff | 1 year, 9 months, 26 days |
| Quickest Turnaround | 3 weeks, 3 days |
Record BreakDown
| - | KO/TKO | SUB | DEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 12 | 0 | 10 | |
| Losses | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Finish Rate | 54.5% |
|---|---|
| Finished Rate | 12.5% |
| Win by Decision Rate | 45.5% |
| Loss by Decision Rate | 87.5% |
| Win by KO Rate | 54.5% |
| Loss by KO Rate | 0.0% |
| Win by SUB Rate | 0.0% |
| Loss by SUB Rate | 12.5% |
Win Method
Loss Method
Quick Hits
| Fastest Win | 01:29 |
|---|---|
| Fastest KO | 01:29 |
| Fastest SUB | - |
| Ave. Rounds (Ws) | 2.4 |
|---|---|
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) | 11:59 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ls) | 3.3 |
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) | 16:29 |
Finish Rounds
Finished Rounds
Official Professional MMA Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Weightclass | Method | Round | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFF | 07/06/2019 |
L
(22-7-0) |
Arnold Allen
(20-3-0) |
FTW
( 145.5 vs. 145.5 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC 239 |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 09/09/2017 |
L
(22-6-0) |
Jeremy Stephens
(29-22-0) |
FTW
( 146.0 vs. 146.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC 215: Johnson vs. Borg |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 07/23/2016 |
L
(22-5-0) |
Edson Barboza
(24-13-0) |
LW
( 155.0 vs. 155.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFN FOX 20: Holm vs. Shevchenko |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 06/13/2015 |
L
(22-4-0) |
Eddie Alvarez
(28-8-0) |
LW
( 155.0 vs. 155.0 ) |
Decision
(Split Decision)
UFC 188: Velasquez vs Werdum |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 12/06/2014 |
L
(22-3-0) |
Anthony Pettis
(25-14-0) |
LW
( 155.0 vs. 154.5 ) |
Submission
(Guillotine Choke)
UFC 181: Lawler vs Hendricks |
2 | 01:53 |
|
| OFF | 10/19/2013 |
W
(21-3-0) |
Diego Sanchez
(30-14-0) |
LW
( 156.0 vs. 156.0 ) |
Decision
UFC 166: Dos Santos vs Velasquez |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 04/20/2013 |
L
(21-2-0) |
Benson Henderson
(30-12-0) |
LW
( 154.0 vs. 155.0 ) |
Decision
(Split Decision)
UFC on Fox 7: Henderson vs. Melendez |
5 | 05:00 |
|
| OFF | 05/19/2012 |
W
(20-2-0) |
Josh Thomson
(23-9-1) |
LW
( 153.0 vs. 153.0 ) |
Decision
(Split Decision)
Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Finals |
5 | 05:00 |
|
| OFF | 12/17/2011 |
W
(19-2-0) |
Jorge Masvidal
(35-17-0) |
LW
( 155.0 vs. 155.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Strikeforce 12/17/11 |
3 | 05:00 |
|
| OFF | 04/09/2011 |
W
(18-2-0) |
Tatsuya Kawajiri
(38-14-2) |
LW
( 154.8 vs. 154.2 ) |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley |
1 | 03:14 |
|
| OFF | 04/17/2010 |
W
(17-2-0) |
Shinya Aoki
(47-11-0) |
LW
( 154.6 vs. 154.4 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Strikeforce: Shields vs. Henderson |
3 | 05:00 |
|
| OFF | 12/19/2009 |
W
(16-2-0) |
Josh Thomson
(23-9-1) |
LW |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Strikeforce Evolution |
5 | 05:00 |
|
| NRB | 08/15/2009 |
W
(15-2-0) |
Mitsuhiro Ishida
(21-8-1) |
LW |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg |
3 | 03:56 |
|
| OFF | 04/11/2009 |
W
(14-2-0) |
Rodrigo Damm
(12-9-0) |
LW |
KO
Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz |
2 | 02:02 |
|
| OFF | 06/27/2008 |
L
(14-1-0) |
Josh Thomson
(23-9-1) |
LW
( 155.0 vs. 155.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Strikeforce |
5 | 05:00 |
|
| NRB | 03/29/2008 |
W
(13-1-0) |
Gabriel Lemley
(10-9-0) |
LW |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Strikeforce - Shamrock vs. Le |
2 | 02:18 | |
| NRB | 12/31/2007 |
L
(13-0-0) |
Mitsuhiro Ishida
(21-8-1) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Saitama Super Arena Yarennoka: Fedor Returns |
3 | 05:00 | ||
| NRB | 09/29/2007 |
W
(12-0-0) |
Tetsuji Kato
(20-10-0) |
LW |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
StrikeForce- Playboy Mansion |
3 | 05:00 | |
| NRB | 12/31/2006 |
W
(11-0-0) |
Tatsuya Kawajiri
(38-14-2) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Pride: Shock Wave 2006 |
2 | 05:00 | ||
| NRB | 08/26/2006 |
W
(10-0-0) |
Nobuhiro Obiya
(7-5-1) |
Decision
Pride: Bushido 12 Survival 06' Second Round |
2 | 05:00 | ||
| OFF | 06/09/2006 |
W
(9-0-0) |
Clay Guida
(38-25-0) |
LW
( 154.0 vs. 155.0 ) |
Decision
(Split Decision)
Strikeforce 2: Revenge |
5 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 03/10/2006 |
W
(8-0-0) |
Harris Sarmiento
(36-25-0) |
WW
( 163.0 vs. 155.0 ) |
KO
Strikeforce 1: Shamrock vs. Gracie |
2 | 00:44 | |
| SB | 08/20/2005 |
W
(7-0-0) |
Rumina Sato
(26-16-2) |
LW |
TKO/RSC
(Doctor Stoppage)
Professional Shooto in Yokohama : A Live Road |
1 | 01:29 | |
| SB | 05/04/2005 |
W
(6-0-0) |
Naoya Uematsu
(15-8-2) |
LW |
TKO/RSC
(Doctor Stoppage from a Cut)
Professional Shooto JAPAN 2005 |
2 | 04:30 | |
| SB | 12/14/2004 |
W
(5-0-0) |
Hiroyuki Takaya
(22-14-1) |
LW |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Shooto 15th Anniversary |
3 | 05:00 | |
| NRB | 11/20/2004 |
W
(4-0-0) |
Kaynan Kaku
(8-2-0) |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Punches)
Rumble On The Rock 6 |
2 | 03:58 | ||
| NRB | 05/21/2004 |
W
(3-0-0) |
Olaf Alfonso
(8-11-0) |
TKO/RSC
WEC 10: Bragging Rights |
3 | 04:54 | ||
| NRB | 10/10/2003 |
W
(2-0-0) |
Stephen Paling III
(11-7-1) |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Rumble On The Rock 4 |
2 | 04:56 | ||
| NRB | 03/27/2003 |
W
(1-0-0) |
Jeff Hougland
(9-6-0) |
TKO/RSC
WEC 6: Return of a Legend |
2 | 02:05 | ||
| NRB | 10/18/2002 |
W
(0-0-0) |
Gary Quan
(0-4-0) |
TKO/RSC
(Strikes from Rear Mount)
WEC 5: Halloween Fury |
1 | 04:37 |
|
* Bouts marked with 'OFF' denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission. Bouts marked with an SB denote bouts overseen by a duly-recognized sanctioning organization. Bouts marked NRB denote non-regulated bouts. * Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record * Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class |
Amateur Career Statistics
| AM Record | 2-0-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
|---|---|
| Career Length | - |
| Rounds Fought | 0.0 |
| Avg. Fights/Year | 1.0 |
| Longest Layoff | - |
| Quickest Turnaround | - |
Record BreakDown
| - | KO/TKO | SUB | DEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Losses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Finish Rate | 0.0% |
|---|---|
| Finished Rate | 0.0% |
| Win by Decision Rate | 0.0% |
| Loss by Decision Rate | 0.0% |
| Win by KO Rate | 0.0% |
| Loss by KO Rate | 0.0% |
| Win by SUB Rate | 0.0% |
| Loss by SUB Rate | 0.0% |
Win Method
Quick Hits
| Fastest Win | - |
|---|---|
| Fastest KO | - |
| Fastest SUB | - |
| Ave. Rounds (Ws) | 0.0 |
|---|---|
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) | - |
| Ave. Rounds (Ls) | 0.0 |
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) | - |
Finish Rounds
Official Amateur MMA Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Weightclass | Method | Round | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRB | 08/10/2002 |
Unknown
(0-0-0) |
Martin Moreno
(0-1-0) |
Unknown
International Fighting Championship: Night on the Warriors 1 |
00:00 | |||
| NRB | 08/10/2002 |
Unknown
(0-0-0) |
Shawn Pretat
(2-2-0) |
Unknown
International Fighting Championship: Night on the Warriors 1 |
00:00 |
|
* Bouts marked with 'OFF' denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission. Bouts marked with an SB denote bouts overseen by a duly-recognized sanctioning organization. Bouts marked NRB denote non-regulated bouts. * Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record * Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class |