Fighter details Given Name: Brandon Melendez
Nickname: "The Murderer"
Age: 43 | Date of Birth: 03/24/1983
Last Weight-in: 170 lbs
Height: 5'10"
Born: Bountiful, Utah
Gyms & Affiliations: Elite Performance
Brandon Melendez has a 25-25-0 professional record and is 43 years old in the Welterweight division, representing Elite Performance. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Brandon Melendez career snapshot Recent form L-W-L-L-L Latest 5 decisive tracked pro results Current run 1-fight losing streak Most recent tracked result: Loss vs Jorge Lopez Finish profile 88% 22 finishes in 25 recorded wins Primary win path submission 12 recorded wins by submission Brandon Melendez quick answers What is Brandon Melendez's record? Brandon Melendez's professional MMA record is 25-25-0.
How old is Brandon Melendez? Brandon Melendez is 43 years old.
What weight class is Brandon Melendez? Brandon Melendez fights at Welterweight in SF.
How tall is Brandon Melendez? Brandon Melendez is 5'10" tall.
How much does Brandon Melendez weigh? Brandon Melendez competes at Welterweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 170 lbs.
What is Brandon Melendez's Combat Edge Elo? Brandon Melendez's professional MMA Elo is 1482, with a peak Elo of 1568.
How strong is Brandon Melendez's recent opposition? Brandon Melendez's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1493 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Brandon Melendez's last fight? Brandon Melendez's latest tracked pro fight was against Jorge Lopez at Showdown Fights 12 on 2013.09.28.
What is Brandon Melendez's recent form? Brandon Melendez's recent tracked pro form is L-W-L-L-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Brandon Melendez usually win? Brandon Melendez's 25 recorded wins include 10 knockouts, 12 submissions, and 3 decisions, with 88% ending before the final bell.
10 Wins by knockout
12 Wins by submission
3 Wins by decision
8 Loss by knockout
13 Loss by submission
2 Loss by decision
Brandon Melendez stats Record : 25 / 25 / 0 Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute Not available Fighter 3.66 UFC welterweight avg
Significant striking accuracy Not available Fighter 46% UFC welterweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute Not available Fighter 3.84 UFC welterweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land Not available Fighter 53% UFC welterweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes Not available Fighter 1.41 UFC welterweight avg
Takedown accuracy Not available Fighter 30% UFC welterweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land Not available Fighter 59% UFC welterweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes Not available Fighter 0.54 UFC welterweight avg
Pro fight history Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Loss26-24-0 Jorge Lopez 11-3-0 KO/TKO 3:34 R1 Showdown Fights 12 2013.09.28 Details unavailable Win25-24-0 Colton Vaughn 4-2-0 Kimura 2:30 R1 Showdown Fights 11 2013.05.10 Details unavailable Loss25-23-0 Michael Arrant 9-9-0 Strikes 0:48 R1 Total Mayhem 2012.06.30 Details unavailable Loss25-22-0 Ben Smith 0-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded World Championship Full Contact 2012.01.20 Details unavailable Loss25-21-0 Jarome Hatch 17-10-0 Guillotine Choke 2:27 R1 Showdown Fights 5 2011.11.18 Details unavailable Win24-21-0 Cole Rose 11-12-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded World Championship Full Contact 2011.08.20 Details unavailable Loss24-20-0 Kyle Jackson 6-1-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Fight King 2011.06.10 Details unavailable Loss24-19-0 Koffi Adzitso 16-8-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Fight King 2011.02.11 Details unavailable Win23-19-0 Tallon Torres 5-2-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2010.11.12 Details unavailable Loss23-18-0 Travis Peak 4-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Kick Down 2010.09.09 Details unavailable Loss23-17-0 Jordan Smith 13-0-1 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded World Championship Full Contact 2010.06.05 Details unavailable Win22-17-0 JT Taylor 5-5-1 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Showdown Fights 2010.04.09 Details unavailable Loss22-16-0 Josh Burkman 18-8-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Showdown Fights 2009.11.20 Details unavailable Win21-16-0 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2009.08.18 Details unavailable Win20-16-0 Chris Kennedy 6-6-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 2009.05.01 Details unavailable Loss20-15-0 Rick Story 6-2-0 Rear Naked Choke 2:17 R1 EWC 7: Vancouver Cage Fights 2008.09.06 Details unavailable Loss20-14-0 Alonzo Martinez 21-11-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Victory Fighting Championship 2008.07.26 Details unavailable Win19-14-0 Gideon Ray 15-8-1 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2008.07.19 Details unavailable Loss19-13-0 Tim Stout 9-6-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2008.05.16 Details unavailable Loss19-12-0 Joe Lauzon 14-3-0 Triangle Choke 2:09 R2 The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale 2007.06.23 Details unavailable Loss25-25-0 Gray Maynard Record TBD Guillotine ChokeExhibition MMA 4:07 R2 The Ultimate Fighter Season 5 2007.02.21 Details unavailable Win25-25-0 Andy Wang Record TBD DecisionExhibition MMA Unanimous Not recorded The Ultimate Fighter Season 5 2007.02.06 Details unavailable Win18-12-0 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Ultimate Combat Experience 2006.11.18 Details unavailable Win17-12-0 Jeremy Elisius 4-3-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Ultimate Combat Experience 2006.09.09 Details unavailable Win16-12-0 John Cronk 17-14-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Kick Down 2006.08.19 Details unavailable Win15-12-0 Ray Perales 9-15-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Ultimate Combat Experience 2006.08.12 Details unavailable Win14-12-0 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2006.08.11 Details unavailable Win13-12-0 Gabriel Miranda 0-0-0 Punch 2:12 R1 SportFight 16 2006.06.24 Details unavailable Loss13-11-0 Derek Downey 7-3-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Ultimate Combat Experience 2006.06.17 Details unavailable Win12-11-0 Kyacey Uscola 9-6-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Ultimate Combat Experience 2006.04.22 Details unavailable Loss12-10-0 Pat Healy 8-8-0 Rear Naked Choke 2:56 R2 SportFight 15 2006.04.08 Details unavailable Loss12-9-0 Eric Heinz 4-7-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2006.03.18 Details unavailable Win11-9-0 Ben Fuimaono 9-4-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Ultimate Combat Experience 2006.02.18 Details unavailable Win10-9-0 Ben Fuimaono 9-3-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Ultimate Combat Experience 2006.01.14 Details unavailable Loss10-8-0 Blas Avena 2-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Ultimate Combat Experience 2005.08.27 Details unavailable Loss10-7-0 Drew Fickett 25-3-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Ring of Fire 2005.06.18 Details unavailable Loss10-6-0 Chris Wilson 2-1-0 Punch 2:30 R1 SportFight 10 2005.05.28 Details unavailable Win9-6-0 Travis Doerge 3-3-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded USA MMA 2005.04.29 Details unavailable Win8-6-0 Shaun Beckett 5-5-0 Punch 0:57 R1 IFC 22: Eve Of Destruction 2005.03.05 Details unavailable Win7-6-0 Brad Blackburn 5-2-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded SportFight 8 2005.01.08 Details unavailable Win6-6-0 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Ultimate Combat Experience 2004.11.27 Details unavailable Loss6-5-0 Scott Anderson 0-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2004.09.25 Details unavailable Loss6-4-0 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Ultimate Combat Experience 2004.09.11 Details unavailable Win5-4-0 Steve Sharp 9-1-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Ultimate Combat Experience 2004.07.10 Details unavailable Win4-4-0 Ray Perales 3-5-0 Neck Crank 4:17 R2 SportFight 4 2004.06.26 Details unavailable Loss4-3-0 Carlos Condit 7-0-0 Triangle Choke 0:50 R1 Ring of Fire 2004.05.22 Details unavailable Cancelled25-25-0 Brett Shafer Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2004.05.22 Details unavailable Win3-3-0 Tim Croft 0-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2004.05.01 Details unavailable Loss3-2-0 Derek Downey 3-1-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2003.09.20 Details unavailable Loss3-1-0 Hank Weiss 7-1-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2003.07.19 Details unavailable Win2-1-0 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2003.01.25 Details unavailable Loss2-0-0 Hank Weiss 2-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Ultimate Combat Experience 2003.01.03 Details unavailable Win1-0-0 Chris Rossiter 0-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Ultimate Combat Experience 2002.12.14 Details unavailable Win0-0-0 Ethan Warren 0-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Ultimate Combat Experience 2002.12.07 Details unavailable More fights Fighters who beat Brandon Melendez Jorge Lopez Rick Story Tim Stout Joe Lauzon Derek Downey Pat Healy Blas Avena Drew Fickett Compare Brandon Melendez with peers vs Aaron McDonald vs Dylan Antoine vs Jhoandri Toribio vs Sahel Walizada Amateur fight history Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Win2-0-0 Damion Douglas 0-0-0 KO/TKO 0:41 R1 SportFight 3 2004.04.17 Details unavailable Win1-0-0 John Paulson 0-0-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded SportFight 2 2004.03.19 Details unavailable Win0-0-0 Alberto Rivera 0-0-0 KO/TKO R1 Not recorded ISCF: Ultimate Battle Night 3 2003.05.17 Details unavailable Embed Brandon Melendez's Elo card on your site Copy this snippet — the card stays up to date and links back to Combat Edge:
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