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Gilbert Melendez
23-8
#4 Lightweight
Hiroyuki Takaya
23-15-2

Fight: Melendez vs. Takaya

14 DEC TUE '04 12:00 AM
main card 3 rounds

Main Info

nickname

El Nino

Streetfight Bancho

Forms

W W W W W
W D W W W

Nationality

USA USA

Japan Japan

Age

(1982-04-12) 44

49 (1977-06-10)

Weight

(66 kg) 145 lbs

145 lbs (66 kg)

Height

(176 cm) 5′9″

5′6″ (167 cm)

Reach

(185 cm) 6′1″

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Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

23

13 KO/TKO - 42%
0 submission - 0%
10 decision - 32%

23

39% - 15 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
21% - 8 decision

Losses

8

0 KO/TKO - 0%
1 submission - 3%
7 decision - 23%

15

16% - 6 KO/TKO
3% - 1 submission
21% - 8 decision

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melendez vs. Takaya

  • Which event are Hiroyuki Takaya and Gilbert Melendez fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Shooto: Year End Show 2004.
  • When is the Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Gilbert Melendez fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on December 14, 2004
  • At what time does the Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Gilbert Melendez fight start?

    The fight is set to start at 24:00 GMT.
  • Where is the Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Gilbert Melendez fight happening?

    The venue for the fight is in Yoyogi National Stadium.
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