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Gilbert Melendez
23-8
#5 Lightweight
Nobuhiro Obiya
12-5-1

Fight: Melendez vs. Obiya

26 AUG SAT '06 12:00 AM
main card 2 rounds

Main Info

nickname

El Nino

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Forms

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Nationality

USA USA

Japan 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

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

23

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

12

35% - 6 KO/TKO
6% - 1 submission
29% - 5 decision

Losses

8

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

5

6% - 1 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
24% - 4 decision

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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, 2006
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