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Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez is an American mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a two-time Strikeforce Lightweight Champion and a former WEC Lightweight Champion. He also competed in PRIDE FC, Shooto and Rumble on the Rock. Melendez was nicknamed after the El Niño storm, it was given to him by a Japanese broadcaster describing his fight-style and the manner in which he stormed through the Shooto Lightweight division.
BornApril 12, 1982, Santa Ana, California, United States
Other namesEl Niño
NationalityAmerican
Weight155 lb
DivisionFeatherweight, Lightweight
Reach73 in (185.42 cm)
StyleBoxing, Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Fighting out ofSan Francisco, California, United States
TeamCesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, El Niño Sports, Fairtex Gym
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Cesar Gracie
Years active2002–present

About Gilbert Melendez

Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez

MMA Fighter Gilbert Melendez was born on April 12, 1982 in Santa Ana, California, United States (He's 41 years old now).

He was a two-time Strikeforce Lightweight Champion before joining the UFC.

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Gilbert Melendez before becoming famous

Gilbert Melendez was born in the Zodiac sign Aries (The Ram), and 1982 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dog (狗).

Before beginning his amateur fighting career, he studied education at San Francisco State University.

Achievement of Gilbert Melendez

In 2006, he was crowned the MMA Lightweight of the Year.

Gilbert Melendez's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez

In August 2010, his longtime partner Keri Anne gave birth to their first daughter, Keylakay. In 2013, he and Keri Anne married.

Gilbert Melendez on Social Media

Gilbert Melendez's news on his Twitter: @GilbertMelendez.

Gilbert Melendez Collabed with

On April 20, 2013, he unsuccessfully challenged MMA Fighter Benson Henderson for the UFC Lightweight title.

Gilbert Melendez Income & Net worth

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Gilbert Melendez Height and Weight

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Latest information about Gilbert Melendez updated on March 14 2023.