Gilbert Melendez, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 22 wins, 8 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the lightweight division with a weight of 145 lbs., Melendez stands at 5' 9' with a reach of 73'. In terms of performance statistics, during his UFC tenure, Melendez demonstrated an average of 3.44 significant strikes per minute and a striking accuracy of 33%. He also absorbed an average of 2.53 strikes per minute, showcasing a commendable strike defense rate of 63%. Additionally, he averaged 1.64 takedowns every 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 41%, and attempted 0.2 submissions in the same timeframe. Throughout his career, Melendez achieved one of his most notable victories against Diego Sanchez, who held an ELO rating of 1113 at the time. However, his recent fight history has seen a series of losses, starting from a submission defeat by Anthony Pettis in December 2014 via Guillotine Choke. This was followed by three consecutive decisions losses against Eddie Alvarez, Edson Barboza, and Jeremy Stephens between 2015 and 2017. His most recent fight took place in July 2019, where he faced Arnold Allen and lost via unanimous decision.