Gilbert Melendez

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gilbert Melendez
Occupation	Mma Fighter
Date Of Birth	Apr 12, 1982(1982-04-12)
Age	42
Birthplace	Santa Ana
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Aries

Gilbert Melendez Biography

Gilbert Melendez is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on April 12, 1982 in Santa Ana, California, United States. UFC lightweight champion, who was two times Strikeforce Lightweight Champion.

He was unsuccessfully battling He unsuccessfully challenged Benson Henderson for the UFC Lightweight title on April 20, 2013. for the UFC Lightweight title on April 20, 2013.

Melendez won the Strikeforce Lightweight Championship from future UFC veteran Clay Guida by a split decision on June 9, 2006.

Melendez then faced Mitsuhiro Ishida at the Yarennoka! event on New Year’s Eve in 2007 at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan. Melendez received his first career loss against the Japanese fighter by unanimous decision.

His long-time girlfriend, Keri Anne, gave the birth of his first daughter, Keylakay, in August 2010. The couple and Keri Anne were married in 2013.

Gilbert Melendez Net Worth

Gilbert Melendez is one of the richest Mma Fighter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gilbert Melendez 's net worth $400 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student in San Francisco State University before making his first professional fight.

The fighter was selected as the MMA Lightweight of the Year in 2006.

Gilbert Melendez (born April 12, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). 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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Gilbert Melendez height 5 ft 9 in Gilbert weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Gilbert Melendez Dating?

According to our records, Gilbert Melendez married to Keri Anne Taylor. As of December 1, 2023, Gilbert Melendez’s is not dating anyone.

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Melendez successfully defended the Strikeforce Lightweight Championship against current DREAM Lightweight Champion and former Shooto Middleweight Champion Shinya Aoki on April 17, 2010.

Facts & Trivia

Gilbert Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gilbert Melendez celebrates birthday on April 12 of every year.

Melendez was expected to face Pat Healy for the Strikeforce Lightweight Championship on September 29, 2012 in Sacramento, California. It was announced on September 22, 2012 that Melendez suffered an injury and had to withdraw from the fight. Due to Melendez’ injury, Showtime opted not to air the card without the main event, thus causing Strikeforce to cancel the card becoming the second MMA card cancelled within a month under the Zuffa organization.

Does Gilbert Melendez still fight?

Melendez’s suspension is retroactive to Nov. 1, 2019, meaning he’ll be cleared on Nov. 1, 2021. GHRP-6 is a growth hormone releasing peptide, which is designed to increase the body’s natural production of growth hormone.

Who is Keri Melendez?

Keri Anna Taylor-Melendez, a.k.a Keri Melendez is an American Female mixed martial artist currently signed to Bellator MMA under the Strawweight division. Previously, Melendez was ranked 147th out of 406 active US West women and is ranked as 61st female fighters out of 181 active Californian female MMA fighters.

Is Ariana Melendez a man?

Ariana Melendez is the 25th ranked of 110 active Florida women (pound for pound).

Who is Gilbert Melendez wife?

Keri Anne Taylor