Gilbert Melendez losses
Over 17 years as a professional, Gilbert Melendez has compiled a 22-8 (12) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. He has eight losses, three of them in title fights.
8. Gilbert Melendez loses to Arnold Allen via unanimous decision
On July 6, 2019 Gilbert Melendez faced Arnold Allen in a featherweight bout. Melendez was 37 years old with a record of 22-7, and Allen was 25 with a record of 14-1. Melendez was on a 4-fight losing streak, while Allen was on a 7-fight winning streak. Melendez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Allen.
7. Gilbert Melendez loses to Jeremy Stephens via unanimous decision
On September 9, 2017 Gilbert Melendez faced Jeremy Stephens in a featherweight bout. Melendez was 35 years old with a record of 22-6, and Stephens was 31 with a record of 25-14. Melendez was on a 3-fight losing streak and Stephens was on a 2-fight losing streak. Melendez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Stephens.
6. Gilbert Melendez loses to Edson Barboza via unanimous decision
On July 23, 2016 Gilbert Melendez faced Edson Barboza in a lightweight bout. Melendez was 34 years old with a record of 22-5, and Barboza was 30 with a record of 17-4. Melendez was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Barboza was coming off a win. Melendez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Barboza.
5. Gilbert Melendez loses to Eddie Alvarez via split decision
On June 13, 2015 Gilbert Melendez faced Eddie Alvarez in a lightweight bout. Melendez was 33 years old with a record of 22-4, and Alvarez was 31 with a record of 25-4. Both Melendez and Alvarez were coming off a loss. Melendez lost via split decision. Went the distance with Alvarez.
4. Gilbert Melendez loses to Anthony Pettis via KO
On December 6, 2014 Gilbert Melendez fought Anthony Pettis for the UFC lightweight title. Melendez was 32 years old with a record of 22-3, and Pettis was 27 with a record of 17-2. Melendez was coming off a win and Pettis was on a 4-fight winning streak. Pettis submitted Melendez via guillotine choke in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
3. Gilbert Melendez loses to Benson Henderson via split decision
On April 20, 2013 Gilbert Melendez fought Benson Henderson for the UFC lightweight title. Melendez was 31 years old with a record of 21-2, and Henderson was 29 with a record of 18-2. Melendez was on a 7-fight winning streak and Henderson was on a 6-fight winning streak. Melendez lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Henderson.
2. Gilbert Melendez loses to Josh Thomson via unanimous decision
On June 27, 2008 Gilbert Melendez defended his Strikeforce lightweight title against Josh Thomson. Melendez was 26 years old with a record of 14-1, and Thomson was 29 with a record of 14-2. Melendez was coming off a win and Thomson was on a 6-fight winning streak. Melendez lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Thomson.
1. Gilbert Melendez loses to Mitsuhiro Ishida via unanimous decision
On December 31, 2007 Gilbert Melendez faced Mitsuhiro Ishida in a lightweight bout. Melendez was 25 years old with a record of 13-0, and Ishida was 29 with a record of 14-3-1. Melendez was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak, while Ishida was coming off a loss. Melendez lost via unanimous decision.