Gilbert Melendez has eight losses against eight opponents on his MMA record. For a list of Melendez's best fights, refer to "Best fights of Gilbert Melendez".
On July 6, 2019 Gilbert Melendez faced off against Arnold Allen in a featherweight bout at age 37. He was coming in with a record of 22-8 (12), and Allen was 25 years old and with a record of 14-1 (9). Melendez lost the fight via 3-round unanimous decision.
On September 9, 2017 Gilbert Melendez faced off against Jeremy Stephens in a featherweight bout at age 35. He was coming in with a record of 22-7 (12), and Stephens was 31 years old and with a record of 25-14 (19). Melendez lost the fight via 3-round unanimous decision.
On July 23, 2016 Gilbert Melendez faced off against Edson Barboza in a lightweight bout at age 34. He was coming in with a record of 22-6 (12), and Barboza was 30 years old and with a record of 17-4 (11). Melendez lost the fight via 3-round unanimous decision.
On June 13, 2015 Gilbert Melendez faced off against Eddie Alvarez in a lightweight bout at age 33. He was coming in with a record of 22-5 (12), and Alvarez was 31 years old and with a record of 25-4 (20). Melendez lost the fight via 3-round split decision.
On December 6, 2014 Gilbert Melendez fought Anthony Pettis in a lightweight title fight for Pettis' UFC Championship title. Melendez was 32 years old and with a record of 22-4 (12), and Pettis was 27 years old and with a record of 17-2 (14). Melendez lost the fight via 2nd-round submission.
On April 20, 2013 Gilbert Melendez fought Benson Henderson in a lightweight title fight for Henderson's UFC Championship title. Melendez was 31 years old and with a record of 21-3 (12), and Henderson was 29 years old and with a record of 18-2 (10). Melendez lost the fight via 5-round split decision.
On June 27, 2008 Gilbert Melendez met Josh Thomson in a lightweight (Strikeforce Championship) title defense fight. Melendez was 26 years old and with a record of 14-2 (9), and Thomson was 29 years old and with a record of 14-2 (11). Melendez lost the fight via 5-round unanimous decision and lost the title.
On December 31, 2007 Gilbert Melendez faced off against Mitsuhiro Ishida in a lightweight bout at age 25. He was coming in with a record of 13-1 (8), and Ishida was 29 years old and with a record of 14-3-1 (4). Melendez lost the fight via 2-round unanimous decision.
