Gilbert Melendez

Mixed Martial Artist, Film actor

1982 –

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Who is Gilbert Melendez?

Gilbert Q. Melendez is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the UFC. He is a two-time Strikeforce Lightweight Champion and is also a former WEC Lightweight Champion. He currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and formerly competed in the Lightweight division of the PRIDE Fighting Championships, Shooto, and also participated in the Yarennoka! event. Melendez is ranked as the #2 Lightweight fighter in the world by Sherdog.

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Born
Apr 12, 1982
Santa Ana
Also known as
  • El Niño
  • Gilbert Q. Melendez
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • San Francisco State University
Lived in
  • Santa Ana

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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