UFC"El Nino"Gilbert Melendez Record: 22-8-0
LightweightRecord22-8-0
Age44
DivisionLightweight
MMA Elo1740
Last fight2019.12.12
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Gilbert Melendez has a 22-8-0 professional record and is 44 years old in the Lightweight division, representing Skrap Pack. 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
Gilbert Melendez career snapshot
Elo · Professional MMAMMA Elo
1740Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Career-high 1820 Elo after defeating Josh Thomson (2012-05-20)
Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.
Similar Elo in Featherweight
Gilbert Melendez quick answers
What is Gilbert Melendez's record?
Gilbert Melendez's professional MMA record is 22-8-0.
How old is Gilbert Melendez?
Gilbert Melendez is 44 years old.
What weight class is Gilbert Melendez?
Gilbert Melendez fights at Lightweight in UFC.
How tall is Gilbert Melendez?
Gilbert Melendez is 5'9" tall with a 73,0" reach.
How much does Gilbert Melendez weigh?
Gilbert Melendez competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 155 lbs.
What is Gilbert Melendez's Combat Edge Elo?
Gilbert Melendez's professional MMA Elo is 1740, with a peak Elo of 1820.
How strong is Gilbert Melendez's recent opposition?
Gilbert Melendez's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1726 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Gilbert Melendez's last fight?
Gilbert Melendez's latest tracked pro fight was against Sean O'Malley at Quintet Ultra on 2019.12.12.
What is Gilbert Melendez's recent form?
Gilbert Melendez's recent tracked pro form is L-L-L-L-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Gilbert Melendez usually win?
Gilbert Melendez's 22 recorded wins include 12 knockouts, 0 submissions, and 10 decisions, with 55% ending before the final bell.
12Wins by knockout
0Wins by submission
10Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
7Loss by decision
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Gilbert Melendez stats
Record : 22 / 8 / 0Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute
3.44Fighter3.82UFC lightweight avg
Significant striking accuracy
33%Fighter46%UFC lightweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.53Fighter3.91UFC lightweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
63%Fighter53%UFC lightweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.64Fighter1.68UFC lightweight avg
Takedown accuracy
41%Fighter28%UFC lightweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
72%Fighter59%UFC lightweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.20Fighter0.50UFC lightweight avg
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
Amateur fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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