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Gilbert Melendez Jeff Hougland
brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Gilbert Melendez
23-8

RD2 2:05

KO/TKO

Punches

brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Jeff Hougland
11-6

Fight: Melendez vs. Hougland

USAWEC 6: Return of a Legend
27MARTHU'0312:00 AM
main card• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

El Nino

Hellbound

Forms

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LLWW-

Nationality

USAUSA

USAUSA

Age

(1982-04-12) 44

48(1978-08-02)

Weight

(66 kg) 145 lbs

135 lbs (61 kg)

Height

(176 cm) 5′9″

5′8″ (173 cm)

Reach

(185 cm) 6′1″

5′8″ (173 cm)

Gym

Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Combat Sport & Fitness

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

23

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

11

6% - 1 KO/TKO
41% - 7 submission
12% - 2 decision

Losses

8

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

6

6% - 1 KO/TKO
18% - 3 submission
12% - 2 decision

Past Opponents

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Anthony Pettis
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Diego Sanchez
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UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3
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Benson Henderson
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UFC on FOX 7: Henderson vs. Melendez
21 Apr2013Decision(Split) RD55:00
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Josh Thomson
(20-4)
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Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier
20 May2012Decision(Split) RD55:00
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Jorge Masvidal
(22-6)
i
Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal
18 Dec2011Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
Japan
Tatsuya Kawajiri
(27-6-2)
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Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley
10 Apr2011KO/TKO(Elbows) RD13:14
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Shinya Aoki
(23-4)
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Strikeforce: Nashville
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USA
Josh Thomson
(17-2)
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Strikeforce: Evolution
19 Dec2009Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
Japan
Mitsuhiro Ishida
(18-5-1)
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Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg
15 Aug2009KO/TKO(Punches) RD33:56
Brazil
Rodrigo Damm
(8-2)
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Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz
11 Apr2009KO/TKO(Punches) RD22:02
USA
Josh Thomson
(15-2)
i
Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson
27 Jun2008Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
USA
Gabe Lemley
(11-6)
i
Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le
29 Mar2008KO/TKO(Punches) RD22:18
Japan
Mitsuhiro Ishida
(14-3-1)
i
Yarennoka!: New Years Eve 2007
31 Dec2007Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
Japan
Tetsuji Kato
(19-7)
i
Strikeforce: Playboy Mansion
29 Sep2007Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Tatsuya Kawajiri
(19-3-2)
i
Pride Shockwave 2006
31 Dec2006Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
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Nobuhiro Obiya
(9-0-1)
i
Pride Bushido 12: Bushido Survival 2nd Round
26 Aug2006Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
USA
Clay Guida
(19-4)
i
Strikeforce: Revenge
09 Jun2006Decision(Split) RD55:00
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Harris Sarmiento
(25-15)
i
Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie
10 Mar2006KO/TKO(Punches) RD20:44
Japan
Rumina Sato
(23-8-2)
i
Shooto - Alive Road
20 Aug2005KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD11:32
Japan
Naoya Uematsu
(14-3-2)
i
Shooto - 5/4 in Korakuen Hall
04 May2005KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD24:30
Japan
Hiroyuki Takaya
(4-0-1)
i
Shooto: Year End Show 2004
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Kaynan Kaku
(8-1)
i
20 Nov2004
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(8-0)
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Rumble On The Rock 6: Penn vs. Gracie
20 Nov2004KO/TKO(Punches) RD23:58
Mexico
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(3-0)
i
WEC 10: Bragging Rights
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USA
Stephen Palling
(11-4-1)
i
Rumble On The Rock 4: Penn vs. Gomi
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USA
Jeff Hougland
(2-2)
i
WEC 6: Return of a Legend
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USA
Gary Quan
(2-1)
i
WEC 5: Halloween Fury
18 Oct2002KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:37

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melendez vs. Hougland

  • Which event are Jeff Hougland and Gilbert Melendez fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in WEC 6: Return of a Legend.

  • How many rounds is the Jeff Hougland vs. Gilbert Melendez?

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

  • Which organization is hosting the Jeff Hougland vs. Gilbert Melendez?

    The fight is organized by the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC, WEC).

  • When is the Jeff Hougland vs. Gilbert Melendez fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on March 27, 2003