
Gilbert Melendez
- Lightweight
- 5'9", 155 lbs.
- Skrap Pack
- Birth DateApril 12, 1982 (Age: 30)
- CountryUSA
- NicknameEl Nino
- StanceOrthodox
Career Stats
| WINS | LOSSES | DRAWS |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | 2 | 0 |
Fight Result Details
| (T)KO | SUBMISSION |
|---|---|
| 11 - 0 | 1 - 0 |
| Fight History | ||||||
| DATE | EVENT | OPPONENT | RESULT | DECISION | RND | TIME |
| May 19, 2012 | Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier | Josh Thomson | Win | Decision - Split | 5 | 5:00 |
| Dec 17, 2011 | Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal | Jorge Masvidal | Win | Decision - Unanimous | 5 | 5:00 |
| Apr 9, 2011 | Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley | Tatsuya Kawajiri | Win | KO/TKO | 1 | 3:14 |
| Apr 17, 2010 | Strikeforce: Nashville | Shinya Aoki | Win | Decision - Unanimous | 5 | 5:00 |
| Dec 19, 2009 | Strikeforce: Evolution | Josh Thomson | Win | Decision - Unanimous | 5 | 5:00 |
Complete Fight History »
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Strikeforce Recap: Cormier, Melendez Win

Daniel Cormier and Gilbert Melendez come out victorious in Strikeforce.
about 3 days ago | ESPN.com -
Strikeforce GP: Cormier dominates, wins crown
Daniel Cormier made the most of his late Strikeforce Grand Prix tournament entry by downing Josh Barnett in the final.
about 5 days ago | Franklin McNeil | ESPN.com -
ESPN's coverage of Strikeforce GP finale
Live coverage of Strikeforce GP finale from San Jose, Calif., begins at 10 p.m. ET.
about 6 days ago | ESPN.com -
MMA Live: Dominick Cruz tears ACL

MMA Live takes a look at the impact of Dominick Cruz's injury.
about 15 days ago | ESPN.com -
Melendez set for title defense against Thomson
Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez has agreed to defend his title May 19 in San Jose, Calif., against Josh Thomson, the promotion announced on Monday.
about 52 days ago | Franklin McNeil | ESPN.com