Which event are Eddie Alvarez and Gilbert Melendez fighting in?

They are set to face each other in UFC 188: Velasquez vs. Werdum.

How many rounds is the Eddie Alvarez vs. Gilbert Melendez?

The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round UFC fight.

Which organization is hosting the Eddie Alvarez vs. Gilbert Melendez?

The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

When is the Eddie Alvarez vs. Gilbert Melendez fight?

The fight is scheduled to take place on June 14, 2015

At what time does the Eddie Alvarez vs. Gilbert Melendez fight start?

The fight is set to start at 02:00 GMT.

Where is the Eddie Alvarez vs. Gilbert Melendez fight happening?

The venue for the fight is in Arena Ciudad de Mexico.

In which weight class are Eddie Alvarez and Gilbert Melendez competing?

They are competing in the UFC Lightweight.

What are the nationalities of Eddie Alvarez and Gilbert Melendez?

Eddie Alvarez represents USA, and Gilbert Melendez represents USA.

What type of fight is the Eddie Alvarez vs. Gilbert Melendez?

The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Lightweight.

Eddie Alvarez USA

Gilbert Melendez

30-8

Lightweight

23-8

Fight: Alvarez vs. Melendez

UFC 188: Velasquez vs. Werdum

14 JUN SUN '15 2:00 AM

main event • 3 rounds

Main Info

nickname

The Underground King

El Nino

Forms

L W W W L

L W L W W

Nationality

USA

Age

(1984-01-11) 40

42 (1982-04-12)

Weight

(84 kg) 185 lbs

145 lbs (66 kg)

Height

(176 cm) 5′9″

5′9″ (176 cm)

Reach

(175 cm) 5′9″

6′1″ (185 cm)

Gym

Blackzilians

Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Social Media

Win-Loss Records

Wins

30

16 KO/TKO - 42%

8 submission - 21%

6 decision - 16%

23

42% - 13 KO/TKO

0% - 0 submission

32% - 10 decision

Losses

8

4 KO/TKO - 11%

2 submission - 5%

2 decision - 5%

8

0% - 0 KO/TKO

3% - 1 submission

23% - 7 decision

Past Opponents
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alvarez vs. Melendez

Which event are Eddie Alvarez and Gilbert Melendez fighting in?

They are set to face each other in UFC 188: Velasquez vs. Werdum.
How many rounds is the Eddie Alvarez vs. Gilbert Melendez?

The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round UFC fight.
Which organization is hosting the Eddie Alvarez vs. Gilbert Melendez?

The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
When is the Eddie Alvarez vs. Gilbert Melendez fight?

The fight is scheduled to take place on June 14, 2015
At what time does the Eddie Alvarez vs. Gilbert Melendez fight start?

The fight is set to start at 02:00 GMT.
Where is the Eddie Alvarez vs. Gilbert Melendez fight happening?

The venue for the fight is in Arena Ciudad de Mexico.
In which weight class are Eddie Alvarez and Gilbert Melendez competing?

They are competing in the UFC Lightweight.
What are the nationalities of Eddie Alvarez and Gilbert Melendez?

Eddie Alvarez represents USA, and Gilbert Melendez represents USA.
What type of fight is the Eddie Alvarez vs. Gilbert Melendez?

The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Lightweight.

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