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Gilbert Melendez

(1982) Mixed Martial Arts Fighter

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Gilbert Melendez is a mixed martial arts fighter.

Quick Facts About Gilbert Melendez

Born: April 12, 1982
Profession: Mixed Martial Arts Fighter

About Gilbert Melendez

American mixed martial artist... | Gilbert Melendez is an American mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Lightweight 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.

Quotes by Gilbert Melendez

I'm not scared to lose, I'm not scared to get knocked out. I'm scared of not going for it.

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The Russians are a little stronger, but they excel at the basics. Lock the hands, bear hugs, takedowns, riding are all strong…

Gilbert Melendez

Approach

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A true friend to me is someone that comes over for dinner, and hangs out with my daughter, someone I party with…

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Russian fighters are always bouncing around and using a lot of effort with the punches they throw and grinding for takedowns. Anyone…

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Effort

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U.S. wrestling is more of a scrambling style where guys take a lot of risks. You could watch a match in the…

Gilbert Melendez

Action

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You're a black belt in the 1st round but sometimes you're a purple belt in the 5th.

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