
Fight: Melendez vs. Obiya
Main Info
nickname
El Nino
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Forms
Nationality
USA
Japan
Age
(1982-04-12) 44
45(1981-01-15)
Weight
(66 kg) 145 lbs
155 lbs (70 kg)
Height
(176 cm) 5′9″
5′7″ (171 cm)
Reach
(185 cm) 6′1″
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Social Media
Win-Loss Records
Wins
23
12
Losses
8
5
Past Opponents
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melendez vs. Obiya
Which event are Nobuhiro Obiya and Gilbert Melendez fighting in?
They are set to face each other in Pride Bushido 12: Bushido Survival 2nd Round.How many rounds is the Nobuhiro Obiya vs. Gilbert Melendez?
The bout is scheduled for a standard 2-round PFC, Pride FC fight.Which organization is hosting the Nobuhiro Obiya vs. Gilbert Melendez?
The fight is organized by the Pride Fighting Championships (PFC, Pride FC).When is the Nobuhiro Obiya vs. Gilbert Melendez fight?
The fight is scheduled to take place on August 26, 2006At what time does the Nobuhiro Obiya vs. Gilbert Melendez fight start?
The fight is set to start at 24:00 GMT.Where is the Nobuhiro Obiya vs. Gilbert Melendez fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in Nagoya Rainbow Hall.In which weight class are Nobuhiro Obiya and Gilbert Melendez competing?
They are competing in the UFC Lightweight.What are the nationalities of Nobuhiro Obiya and Gilbert Melendez?
Nobuhiro Obiya represents Japan, and Gilbert Melendez represents USA.What type of fight is the Nobuhiro Obiya vs. Gilbert Melendez?
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Lightweight.
