Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez is a 40 year old Male fighter from United States with a 22-8-0 pro MMA record. Melendez most recently fought Sean O'Malley at Quintet Ultra on Thursday December 12, 2019. Gilbert Melendez vs Sean O'Malley ended in draw by at 8:00 of Round 1 in the division.
Gilbert Melendez has 22 wins with a 55% finish rate, including 12 by knockout, 10 by decision.
Gilbert Melendez is currently on a 5 fight losing skid.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 22-7-0 | Arnold Allen |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 239 | 2019-07-06 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Loss | 22-6-0 | Jeremy Stephens |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 215 | 2017-09-09 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Loss | 22-5-0 | Edson Barboza |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 20 | 2016-07-23 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 22-4-0 | Eddie Alvarez |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 188 | 2015-06-13 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 22-3-0 | Anthony Pettis |
SUB
R2 1:53
|
UFC 181 | 2014-12-06 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 21-3-0 | Diego Sanchez |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 166 | 2013-10-19 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 21-2-0 | Benson Henderson |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 7 | 2013-04-20 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 20-2-0 | Josh Thomson |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
Strikeforce | 2012-05-19 | Lightweight | SF |
| Win | 19-2-0 | Jorge Masvidal |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
Strikeforce | 2011-12-17 | Lightweight | SF |
| Win | 18-2-0 | Tatsuya Kawajiri |
KO/TKO
R1 3:14
|
Strikeforce | 2011-04-09 | Lightweight | SF |
| Win | 17-2-0 | Shinya Aoki |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
Strikeforce | 2010-04-17 | Lightweight | SF |
| Win | 16-2-0 | Josh Thomson |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
Strikeforce | 2009-12-19 | Lightweight | SF |
| Win | 15-2-0 | Mitsuhiro Ishida |
KO/TKO
R3 3:56
|
Strikeforce | 2009-08-15 | Lightweight | SF |
| Win | 14-2-0 | Rodrigo Damm |
KO/TKO
R2 2:02
|
Strikeforce | 2009-04-11 | Lightweight | SF |
| Loss | 14-1-0 | Josh Thomson |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
Strikeforce | 2008-06-27 | Lightweight | SF |
| Win | 13-1-0 | Gabe Lemley |
KO/TKO
R2 2:18
|
Strikeforce | 2008-03-29 | Lightweight | SF |
| Loss | 13-0-0 | Mitsuhiro Ishida |
DEC
R2 5:00
|
Yarennoka! | 2007-12-31 | Lightweight | |
| Win | 12-0-0 | Tetsuji Kato |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Strikeforce | 2007-09-29 | Lightweight | SF |
| Win | 11-0-0 | Tatsuya Kawajiri |
DEC
R2 5:00
|
Pride Shockwave 2006 | 2006-12-31 | Lightweight | PFC |
| Win | 10-0-0 | Nobuhiro Obiya |
DEC
R2 5:00
|
Pride Bushido 12 | 2006-08-26 | Lightweight | PFC |
| Win | 9-0-0 | Clay Guida |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
Strikeforce | 2006-06-09 | Lightweight | SF |
| Win | 8-0-0 | Harris Sarmiento |
KO/TKO
R2 0:44
|
Strikeforce | 2006-03-10 | Lightweight | SF |
| Win | 7-0-0 | Rumina Sato |
KO/TKO
R1 1:32
|
Regional circuit | 2005-08-20 | ||
| Win | 6-0-0 | Naoya Uematsu |
KO/TKO
R2 4:30
|
Regional circuit | 2005-05-04 | ||
| Win | 5-0-0 | Hiroyuki Takaya |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Shooto | 2004-12-14 | Lightweight | |
| Win | 4-0-0 | Kaynan Kaku |
KO/TKO
R2 3:58
|
Regional circuit | 2004-11-20 | ROTR | |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Olaf Alfonso |
KO/TKO
R3 4:54
|
WEC 10 | 2004-05-21 | Lightweight | WEC |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Stephen Palling |
KO/TKO
R2 4:59
|
Regional circuit | 2003-10-10 | ROTR | |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Jeff Hougland |
KO/TKO
R2 2:05
|
WEC 6 | 2003-03-27 | WEC | |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Gary Quan |
KO/TKO
R1 4:37
|
WEC 5 | 2002-10-18 | WEC |
Melendez made his professional debut against Gary Quan on October 18, 2002, fighting on the main card of WEC 5: Halloween Fury.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Gary Quan who carried a 2-1-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Gilbert Melendez beat Gary Quan by KO/TKO at 4:37 of Round 1.
Melendez made his debut in the UFC against Benson Henderson on April 20, 2013, fighting on the main event of UFC on FOX 7: Henderson vs. Melendez having compiled a 21-2-0 professional MMA record.
Gilbert Melendez lost to Benson Henderson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Since his debut, Melendez has gone on to fight a total of 7 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 1-6-0.
Melendez lost his 1st lightweight title challenge, losing to Benson Henderson on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7: Henderson vs. Melendez.
Gilbert Melendez lost to Benson Henderson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Melendez lost his 2nd lightweight title challenge, losing to Anthony Pettis on December 6, 2014 at UFC 181: Hendricks vs. Lawler 2.
Gilbert Melendez lost to Anthony Pettis by Submission at 1:53 of Round 2.
Melendez's last win came against Diego Sanchez at UFC 166 on Saturday October 19, 2013. Gilbert Melendez beat Diego Sanchez by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Melendez is not currently booked for any fights.
Melendez's last loss came against Arnold Allen at UFC 239 on Saturday July 6, 2019. Gilbert Melendez lost to Arnold Allen by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Melendez has fought 7 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 1-6-0.
Melendez has knocked out 12 opponents.
Melendez has no submissions on his pro MMA record.
Melendez has never been knocked out.
Melendez has been submitted 1 times.
