Gilbert Melendez
FeatherweightUnited States
Pro record
24-8-0
In the UFC
1-6-0
How the wins come
Knockout1146% of wins
Lost 0 this way
Submission14% of wins
Lost 1 this way
Decision1042% of wins
Lost 7 this way
12 of 24 wins came inside the distance.
UFC bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1-5-0 | Arnold Allen | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC 239: Jones vs. SantosJul 6, 2019 |
| L1-4-0 | Jeremy StephensRanked #8 | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC 215: Nunes vs Shevchenko 2Sep 9, 2017 |
| L1-3-0 | Edson BarbozaRanked #6 | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC on FOX: Holm vs. ShevchenkoJul 23, 2016 |
| L1-2-0 | Eddie AlvarezRanked #9 | DecisionSplit | 35:00 | UFC 188: Velasquez vs WerdumJun 13, 2015 |
| L1-1-0 | Anthony PettisChampionTitle | SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard | 21:53 | UFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler IIDec 6, 2014 |
| W0-1-0 | Diego Sanchez | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos 3Oct 19, 2013 |
| L0-0-0 | Benson HendersonChampionTitle | DecisionSplit | 55:00 | UFC on FOX: Henderson vs MelendezApr 20, 2013 |
Before the UFC
25 professional bouts on the way in.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | Josh Thomson | Decision (Split), R5 | StrikeforceMay 19, 2012 |
| W | Jorge Masvidal | Decision (Unanimous), R5 | StrikeforceDec 17, 2011 |
| W | Tatsuya Kawajiri | TKO (Elbows), R1 | StrikeforceApr 9, 2011 |
| W | Shinya Aoki | Decision (Unanimous), R5 | StrikeforceApr 17, 2010 |
| W | Josh Thomson | Decision (Unanimous), R5 | StrikeforceDec 19, 2009 |
| W | Mitsuhiro Ishida | TKO (Punches), R3 | StrikeforceAug 15, 2009 |
| W | Rodrigo Damm | KO (Punches), R2 | StrikeforceApr 11, 2009 |
| L | Josh Thomson | Decision (Unanimous), R5 | StrikeforceJun 27, 2008 |
| W | Gabe Lemley | TKO (Punches), R2 | StrikeforceMar 29, 2008 |
| L | Mitsuhiro Ishida | Decision (Unanimous), R2 | YarennokaDec 31, 2007 |
| W | Tetsuji Kato | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | StrikeforceSep 29, 2007 |
| W | Tatsuya Kawajiri | Decision (Unanimous), R2 | Pride FCDec 31, 2006 |
| W | Nobuhiro Obiya | Decision (Unanimous), R2 | PrideAug 26, 2006 |
| W | Clay Guida | Decision (Split), R5 | StrikeforceJun 9, 2006 |
| W | Harris Sarmiento | TKO (Submission to Punches), R2 | StrikeforceMar 10, 2006 |
| W | Rumina Sato | TKO (Doctor Stoppage), R1 | ShootoAug 20, 2005 |
| W | Naoya Uematsu | TKO (Doctor Stoppage), R2 | ShootoMay 4, 2005 |
| W | Hiroyuki Takaya | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | ShootoDec 14, 2004 |
| W | Kaynan Kaku | TKO (Punches), R2 | ROTRNov 20, 2004 |
| W | Olaf Alfonso | TKO (Punches), R3 | WECMay 21, 2004 |
| W | Stephen Palling | TKO (Punches), R2 | ROTROct 10, 2003 |
| W | Jeff Hougland | TKO (Punches), R2 | WECMar 27, 2003 |
| W | Gary Quan | TKO (Punches), R1 | WECOct 18, 2002 |
| W | Martin Moreno | N/A, R0 | IFCAug 10, 2002 |
| W | Shawn Pretat | N/A, R0 | IFCAug 10, 2002 |