UFC"El Nino"Gilbert Melendez Record: 22-8-0
LightweightRecord22-8-0
Age44
DivisionLightweight
Combat Edge Elo1740
Last fight2019.12.12
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, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Gilbert Melendez career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1740Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#785
FeatherweightTBD
Peak1817
Last move-13
Opponent quality1727avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1817 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 Combat Edge Elo is 1740, with a peak Elo of 1817.
How strong is Gilbert Melendez's recent opposition?
Gilbert Melendez's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1727 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
Gilbert Melendez stats
Record : 22 / 8 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
3.44Fighter3.07Division average
Significant striking accuracy
33%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.53Fighter3.89Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
63%Fighter53%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.64Fighter1.59Division average
Takedown accuracy
41%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
72%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.20Fighter0.66Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
Amateur fight history
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