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Gilbert Melendez was born on 12 April, 1982 in Santa Ana, California, United States, is an American MMA fighter. Discover Gilbert Melendez's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?

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Age 42 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 12 April 1982
Birthday 12 April
Birthplace Santa Ana, California, United States
Nationality United States

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Gilbert Melendez Height, Weight & Measurements

At 42 years old, Gilbert Melendez height is 5ft 9in and Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb).

Physical Status
Height 5ft 9in
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
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Who Is Gilbert Melendez's Wife?

His wife is Keri Anne Taylor (m. 2013)

Family
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Wife Keri Anne Taylor (m. 2013)
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Children Leylakay Valentina Melendez

Gilbert Melendez Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Gilbert Melendez worth at the age of 42 years old? Gilbert Melendez’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from United States. We have estimated Gilbert Melendez's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
Salary in 2022 Under Review
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Source of Income Fighter

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Timeline

2019

Melendez faced Arnold Allen on July 6, 2019 at UFC 239. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

On November 11, 2019, it was reported that Melendez was released by UFC.

2018

Melendez was scheduled to face Arnold Allen on November 30, 2018 at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale. However, Melendez pulled out of the fight on November 5 and was replaced by Rick Glenn.

2017

Melendez faced Jeremy Stephens in a featherweight bout on September 9, 2017 at UFC 215. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night honors for their performance.

2016

Melendez next faced Edson Barboza on July 23, 2016 at UFC on Fox 20. Melendez lost the fight by unanimous decision.

2015

Melendez then faced Eddie Alvarez on June 13, 2015 at UFC 188. He lost the fight by a close split decision.

Melendez was tabbed as a short notice replacement to face Al Iaquinta on July 15, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 71, taking the place of Bobby Green. However, Melendez was removed from the card on July 6 after it was revealed that he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs after his previous fight at UFC 188. In addition, Melendez has been suspended for one year from the date of the bout for violation of the UFC Fighter Conduct Policy.

2014

After negotiating with the UFC for his new contract, there was speculation that Melendez may sign with Bellator. In the process, Melendez also got an offer from World Series of Fighting. He then agreed to sign with Bellator, but the UFC had the right to match their offer. Melendez ultimately re-signed with the UFC after he was given the opportunity to serve as a coach on The Ultimate Fighter 20, opposite UFC Lightweight Champion Anthony Pettis, the two would face each other at UFC 181 on December 6, 2014. He lost the fight via guillotine choke in the second round.

2013

The bout with Healy was rescheduled for January 12, 2013 at Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine, but again, Melendez pulled out of the bout citing a shoulder injury.

The Strikeforce promotion was dissolved into the UFC by parent company Zuffa on January 12, 2013. Melendez received an immediate UFC title shot and made his promotional debut against Benson Henderson on April 20, 2013 at UFC on Fox 7. Melendez lost a split decision in a closely contested bout.

In his second UFC fight, Melendez faced Diego Sanchez on October 19, 2013 at UFC 166. He won the fight via unanimous decision. The win also earned him his first Fight of the Night award. On UFC.com Joe Rogan called the brawl between Melendez and Sanchez the best he's ever seen.

Melendez starred alongside teammates Jake Shields and the Diaz brothers in the award-winning mixed martial arts documentary Fight Life, the film is directed by James Z. Feng and produced by RiLL Films, it was released in 2013.

2012

Melendez took on Josh Thomson in a rubber match for the Strikeforce Lightweight Championship at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier in San Jose, California on May 19, 2012. He won the fight via split decision. Fans did not agree with the decision and Josh Thomson was visibly disappointed by the decision. Booing immediately followed the decision and continuously throughout Melendez's post fight interview. Thomson, although not pleased with the decision, showed class in defeat by asking the crowd to stop booing and support the local fighter.

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.

2011

A rematch between Melendez and Tatsuya Kawajiri took take place on April 9, 2011 at Strikeforce 33 in April. Melendez dominated his opponent showing excellent striking, knocking down Kawajiri with a right hand near the beginning of the fight. Melendez then again knocked down Kawajiri with a combination of knees to the body and a right hook followed by a right uppercut. The beginning of the end came when Melendez sprawled one of Kawajiri's takedowns and then began landing short left hands which knocked Kawajiri down into half-guard where Melendez began landing vicious right elbows before the referee stopped the fight declaring Melendez the winner by TKO 3:14 into the first round.

2010

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

Melendez and his wife Keri Anne Taylor-Melendez have a daughter born August 8, 2010. Keri Anne is a Muay Thai fighter with a 3-1 record as a pro (Muay Thai and Kickboxing). She also has a knockout win as an MMA fighter.

2009

On August 15, 2009, Melendez was again set to rematch Josh Thomson at Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg but Thomson was not cleared to fight, due to lingering problems with his leg. Mitsuhiro Ishida was selected to replace Thomson in what became Melendez' first Interim title defense.

On December 19, 2009, Melendez fought Josh Thomson to unify the Strikeforce Lightweight Championship belts. Melendez won the fight via unanimous decision to become the Strikeforce Lightweight Champion. With the win he also avenged the second of his only two losses to date.

2008

Melendez held the Strikeforce Lightweight Championship belt for two years before losing it on June 27, 2008 to Josh Thomson by unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 50–45) at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson.

2007

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.

2006

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

1982

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.