Gilbert Melendez

  • Lightweight
  • 5'9", 155 lbs.
  • Skrap Pack
  • Birth DateApril 12, 1982 (Age: 31)
  • CountryUSA
  • StanceOrthodox
  • Reach71.0"

Career Stats

WINSLOSSESDRAWS
2130

Fight Result Details

(T)KOSUBMISSION
11 - 01 - 0

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Fight History
DATEEVENTOPPONENTRESULTDECISIONRNDTIME
Apr 20, 2013UFC on FOX 7: Henderson vs. MelendezBenson Henderson *LossDecision - Split55:00
May 19, 2012Strikeforce: Barnett vs. CormierJosh Thomson *WinDecision - Split55:00
Dec 17, 2011Strikeforce: Melendez vs. MasvidalJorge Masvidal *WinDecision - Unanimous55:00
Apr 9, 2011Strikeforce: Diaz vs. DaleyTatsuya Kawajiri *WinKO/TKO13:14
Apr 17, 2010Strikeforce: NashvilleShinya Aoki *WinDecision - Unanimous55:00

Complete Fight History » * Denotes a title fight

GILBERT MELENDEZ NEWS FEED

  1. UFC 159 Analysis

    UFC 159 Analysis

    about 27 days ago | ESPN.com

  2. MMA Live Extra: Henderson Defends Title, Gets Engaged Watch

    MMA Live Extra recaps the action from the UFC on Fox 7 card including the third title defense for Benson Henderson.

    about 31 days ago | ESPN.com

  3. Henderson edges Melendez in grueling fight

    Benson Henderson earned a rugged, split decision over Gilbert Melendez -- then proposed to his girlfriend -- in the UFC on Fox 7 main event Saturday.

    about 32 days ago | Brett Okamoto | ESPN.com

  4. UFC on Fox 7 Report Card

    Josh Gross rates the performances of UFC on Fox 7 fighters.

    about 32 days ago | Josh Gross | ESPN.com

  5. Maynard-Grant winner will meet Henderson

    The winner of a lightweight fight between Gray Maynard and T.J. Grant at UFC 160 in Las Vegas will produce the division's next No. 1 contender.

    about 33 days ago | Brett Okamoto | ESPN.com

  6. Melendez set for UFC debut vs. Henderson

    A longtime lightweight title holder in Strikeforce, Gilbert Melendez will make his UFC debut against defending champion Ben Henderson at this weekend's UFC on Fox event at the HP Pavilion.

    about 34 days ago | Brett Okamoto | ESPN.com

  7. MMA Live Extra: Bay Area Rivalry Watch

    ESPN's Josh Gross talks to some of the biggest names in MMA to figure out if there is a Bay Area rivalry between American Kickboxing Academy and Cesar Gracie Jiu-jitsu.

    about 36 days ago | ESPN.com

  8. MMA Live Extra: Henderson vs Melendez Preview Watch

    MMA Live Extra previews the upcoming UFC on FOX 7 card featuring the lightweight title fight between champion Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez.

    about 36 days ago | ESPN.com

  9. MMA Live Extra: Henderson Ready to Get Hand Raised Watch

    MMA Live Extra talks to UFC lightweight

    about 36 days ago | ESPN.com

  10. MMA Live Extra: Josh Thomson on UFC Return Watch

    ESPN's Josh Gross sits down with Josh Thomson to discuss his UFC and Strikeforce career and previews his lightweight fight with Nate Diaz.

    about 39 days ago | ESPN.com
  11. more
TITLE FIGHTS *
DATERESDECISION
Apr 20, 2013LDecision - Split vs Benson Henderson
May 19, 2012WDecision - Split vs Josh Thomson
Dec 17, 2011WDecision - Unanimous vs Jorge Masvidal
Apr 9, 2011WKO/TKO vs Tatsuya Kawajiri
Apr 17, 2010WDecision - Unanimous vs Shinya Aoki
Dec 19, 2009WDecision - Unanimous vs Josh Thomson
Aug 15, 2009WKO/TKO vs Mitsuhiro Ishida
Apr 11, 2009WKO/TKO vs Rodrigo Damm
Jun 27, 2008LDecision - Unanimous vs Josh Thomson
Mar 29, 2008WKO/TKO vs Gabe Lemley
Jun 9, 2006WDecision - Split vs Clay Guida
May 21, 2004WTKO vs Olaf Alonso