| Name | Gilbert Melendez |
| Nickname | “El Niño” |
| Birthdate | April 12, 1982 |
| Age | 42 |
| Place of Birth | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Weightclass | 145 |
| Height | 5 ft, 9 in / 1.75 m |
| Weight | 145 lbs / 31 kg |
| Reach | 73″ / 185 cm |
| Leg Reach | 40″ |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Style | Striker |
Gilbert “El Niño” Melendez is an MMA fighter who competes in the UFC featherweight division. He was born in San Francisco, California, USA on Monday, April 12, 1982, and is currently 42 years old. Gilbert trains and represents El Nino Training Center. He made his first appearance in the Octagon on May 20, 2012 — 4,356 days ago.
Gilbert Melendez’s record and next fight
Gilbert Melendez has fought in over 30 professional MMA bouts. As of Apr. 2024, Gilbert Melendez’s record is 22-8-0. Twelve of those wins came by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, and the rest (10) by decision.
Gilbert Melendez’s next fight: PENDING
His last fight was on Saturday, July 6, 2019 – 4 years ago – against Arnold Allen at UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos. Gilbert Melendez loss by Decision (Unanimous) in round 3 at 5:00.
Gilbert Melendez’s height, reach, and weight
Gilbert Melendez is 5' 9" tall with 73″ reach, and 40″ leg reach. The average reach is correlated to the fighter’s height. Did you know: Dan “The Sandman” Christison had the longest reach in the UFC at 85 inches.
Gilbert weighs in at 145 lbs. Athletes who fight in UFC lightweight division may weigh anywhere from 136 – 145 pounds. Most MMA fighters are around 10 to 30 lbs heavier than their weight class limit.
Facts you need to know
Where is Gilbert Melendez from?
Gilbert Melendez is from San Francisco, California, USA.
When is Gilbert Melendez’s birthday?
Gilbert Melendez is 42 years old. His next birthday is in
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What is Gilbert Melendez fighting stance?
Gilbert Melendez fights in a Orthodox stance. Orthodox
What is Gilbert Melendez’s birth sign?
Gilbert Melendez was born in the Year of a Dog in Millennials Generation. Gilbert’s birth sign is Aries, according to BirthdayAnswers.
Where does Gilbert Melendez train?
Gilbert Melendez currently trains out of El Nino Training Center.
Gilbert Melendez’s social media
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