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Gilbert Melendez

Nickname El Nino Birthdate 4/12/1982
Height / Weight 5'9" - 155 Place of Birth Santa Ana, California, United States

Gilbert Melendez is an American fighter trained by Cesar Gracie alongside teammates Nate and Nick Diaz, and Jake Shields. He is a former WEC lightweight champion and three-time Strikeforce champion. At "Strikeforce: Nashville," he defeated Japanese lightweight Shinya Aoki in a dominant decision. Melendez was also involved in a post-fight brawl with Jason "Mayhem" Miller at the end the same show.

Gilbert Melendez Coverage

Dana White Talks Arianny Celeste, Vitor Belfort's Injury, and Strikeforce

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on May 27, 2012 4:37 AM EDT

Dana White met with the media after UFC 146 to discuss the latest on Arianny Celeste's arrest, Vitor Belfort's injury, the future for Strikeforce fighters Josh Barnett and Gilbert Melendez and much more.

UFC rankings/MMA rankings featured in USA Today for May 2012

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 25, 2012 3:00 AM EDT

Get the latest rankings in every major MMA weight class for the month of May.

Josh Thomson ready for another fight against Gilbert Melendez: 'Let's do six rounds'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 22, 2012 2:00 PM EDT

Any fight fans want to see Josh Thomson take on Gilbert Melendez again? "The Punk" lays out his argument for a fourth fight.

Strikeforce: Daniel Cormier Wants An Opponent With 'Name Value', Suggests Shane Carwin

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on May 22, 2012 1:30 PM EDT

Strikeforce champion Daniel Cormier spoke to Ariel Helwani about who he would like to face next.

Josh Barnett, Gilbert Melendez Lead Payroll for Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 22, 2012 12:24 PM EDT

Josh Barnett and Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez made the most money according to the California State Athletic Commission.

Bad Boy Presents Bloody Elbow Radio - Episode 167: Diaz/NSAC, Strikeforce Review

by Matt Bishop from Bloody Elbow on May 22, 2012 11:58 AM EDT

Bloody Elbow Radio, presented by Bad Boy, will be live to discuss the Nick Diaz/Nevada State Athletic Commission situation, Chael Sonnen with the NSAC and we'll review Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier.

Josh Thomson Talks Loss To Gilbert Melendez

by Steph Daniels from Bloody Elbow on May 22, 2012 11:00 AM EDT

Josh Thomson discusses loss to Gilbert Melendez and desire to get a fourth fight in the books with him.

Morning Report: Nick Diaz Suspended for Marijuana, Chael Sonnen Cleared to Take Synthetic Testosterone

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 22, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

Nick Diaz is suspended for a year because of marijuana, Chael Sonnen is cleared to take synthetic testosterone, and the second episode of UFC Primetime: Dos Santos vs. Mir on today's edition of the Morning Report.

Strikeforce: Barnett Vs. Cormier Salaries - Barnett, Melendez Lead The Way

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 21, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

Josh Barnett and Gilbert Melendez led the way in Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier Salaries with 200k and 175k respectively.

Strikeforce salaries: Josh Barnett leads payouts with $200,000 from Showtime event

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

Check out the complete list of payouts and official salaries from the CSAC for the Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier" MMA event that was held at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., on May 19, 2012.

Falling Action: Best and Worst of Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier

by Ben Fowlkes from MMA Fighting on May 21, 2012 11:07 AM EDT

The biggest winners, losers, and everything in between from Saturday night's Strikeforce Grand Prix finals event. From Daniel Cormier's coming out party, to Gilbert Melendez's unimpressive title defense.

Morning Report: Jon Jones Gets Arrested, Daniel Cormier Bulldozes to Strikeforce Grand Prix Title

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 21, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

Jon Jones gets arrested in New York, Daniel Cormier crushes Josh Barnett to win the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix, and Dana White faces death threats on today's edition of the Morning Report.

Strikeforce results: Daniel Cormier vs Josh Barnett event recap from San Jose

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2012 7:00 AM EDT

A complete wrap up with links to all the major storylines coming out of the Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier" event that took place this past Sat., May 19, 2012, in San Jose, California.

Daniel Cormier vs Josh Barnett fight photos gallery from Strikeforce in San Jose

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

Check out a complete photo gallery from the Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier" event that took place last night (Sat., May 19, 2012) in San Jose, California.

Strikeforce results: Josh Thomson a class act following loss to Gilbert Melendez

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2012 6:00 PM EDT

Despite losing a close split decision to Gilbert Melendez last night (Sat., May 19, 2012) at the Strikeforce event in San Jose, Josh Thomson was a class act in defeat.

Strikeforce results recap: Winners and losers from 'Barnett vs Cormier' in San Jose

by Kevin Haggerty from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2012 4:00 PM EDT

Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier" featured two title bouts and an event packed full of big noteworthy moments. MMAmania.com recaps the main card and takes a look at the night's big winners and lowly losers.

Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson Fight Video Highlights

by Shaun Al-Shatti from SB Nation Arizona on May 20, 2012 3:23 PM EDT

Strikeforce: Cormier vs. Barnett Fight Video Highlights

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 20, 2012 3:03 PM EDT

Fight video of Daniel Cormier vs. Josh Barnett and Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson from Saturday night's Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier card. The event was held on May 19, 2012, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA.

Strikeforce Grand Prix Day After: An Underappreciated Classic

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 20, 2012 2:57 PM EDT

Strikeforce's Grand Prix tournament has been criticized as a business failure. But in the cage, the tourney was a success.

Full Strikeforce post-fight press conference video for 'Barnett vs Cormier'

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2012 2:00 PM EDT

Watch the complete post-fight press conference for the Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier" event that took place last night (Sat., May 19, 2012) in San Jose, California.

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