LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Gilbert Melendez
22-8
Age
41
Height
5'9"
Weight
1455 lbs
Reach
73"
Avg Fight Time
15:14
Gym
El Nino Training Center - San Francisco, CA
Wins By
12 KO · 0 Sub · 10 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 1
Last 5
LLLLW
Finish Rate
55%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Santa Ana, United States
Fight History
LOSS
AA
vs Arnold Allen
UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos· 2019-07-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JS
vs Jeremy Stephens
UFC 215: Nunes vs Shevchenko 2· 2017-09-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
EA
vs Eddie Alvarez
UFC 188: Velasquez vs Werdum· 2015-06-13
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
AP
vs Anthony Pettis
UFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II· 2014-12-06
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
R2 1:53
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R2 1:53
WIN
DS
vs Diego Sanchez
UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos 3· 2013-10-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
EB
vs Edson Barboza
UFC on FOX: Holm vs. Shevchenko
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
BH
vs Benson Henderson
UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.4/min
Grappling
1.64 TD
Defense
63%
⚖️Gilbert adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (63%) and TD Acc% (41%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (8/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (63%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
33%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
63%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
25% acc87%
Clinch
58% acc10%
Ground
62% acc2%
Striking Differential+0.91/min
3.44 landed/min2.53 absorbed/min
3.44
Landed/Min
2.53
Absorbed/Min
0.24
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1292
Sig. Strikes Attempted3892
Key Insights
Gilbert is active on the ground (25%).
Primarily a headhunter with 80% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.4:1).
Distance-dominant: 87% of output at range with 25% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
41%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
72%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
3%
Landed
3
Defended
96
Total
99
1.64
TD / 15min
0.20
Sub / 15min
3
TD Landed
99
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
14
Landed
50
Attempted
28%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.64/15min.
Solid TD defense at 72%.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
696
1.37
Ratio
Absorbed
508
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
4/10
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
23.0
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.7
Standing %
95%
R3 vs R1 Output
110%
Key Insights
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (23.0) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
0:39
R2 Control
0:06
R3 Control
0:05
R1 to Final
+3%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+16.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+16.9pp
Body
-7.1pp
Leg
-9.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-2.9pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
13.9
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
8.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
58%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2803
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights