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Gilbert "EL NIÑO" Melendez

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About Me


I'm a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter that's chasing my dream of becoming the #1 MMA fighter in the world for the lightweight division. Undefeated in 15 MMA fights, I am also the STRIKEFORCE World Lightweight Champion.

I hope you support me as I go after my dream!

- Gil "El Niño" Melendez

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I'd like to meet:

EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IMPORTANT: For interviews, sponsorships & appearances, please contact my manager through myspace HERE or through email at [email protected]. Please be sure to include a return phone number.

Music:

i enjoy a good song

Heroes:

mom and dad...

My Blog

Recent Multi-Media

Recent Multi-Media Sherdog Video:http://www.sherdog.com/videos/videos.asp?v_id=1289 OC Register Video: http://www.ocregister.com/video/index.php?bcpid=1127694947&a mp;bclid=1127690720&bctid=1213...
Posted by Gilbert "EL NIÑO" Melendez on Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:24:00 PST

OC Register: Melendez back in action (w/ video)

The former Santa Ana High wrestler defends his Strikeforce title on Saturday at Playboy Mansion By CARLOS ARIAS The Orange County Register LOS AN...
Posted by Gilbert "EL NIÑO" Melendez on Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:05:00 PST

Melendez Makes 2007 Debut in Strikeforce

September 28, 2007by Tomas Rios ([email protected]) In a move that may conquer the entire 18-34 male demographic in America, Strikeforce will promote its latest event from the Playboy Mansion this Sat...
Posted by Gilbert "EL NIÑO" Melendez on Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:01:00 PST

MELENDEZ RETURNS MORE DETERMINED THAN EVER

Friday, September 28, 2007 - by Damon Martin - MMAWeekly.com Since the acquisition of Pride by Zuffa, LLC, the Ultimate Fighting Championship's pa...
Posted by Gilbert "EL NIÑO" Melendez on Sat, 29 Sep 2007 08:59:00 PST

Melendez the best fighter you might not know

Melendez the best fighter you might not know By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports September 26, 2007 If you watch Gilbert Melendez compete, you could be excused for believing he was an Olympic gymnast. He's...
Posted by Gilbert "EL NIÑO" Melendez on Sat, 29 Sep 2007 08:55:00 PST

MELENDEZ RISING

MELENDEZ RISING, READY FOR GOMISaturday, January 13, 2007 - by Mitch Gobetz - MMAWeekly.com"El Niño" Gilbert Melendez has hit the Pride Lightweight division with a bang. He made his...
Posted by Gilbert "EL NIÑO" Melendez on Tue, 30 Jan 2007 10:01:00 PST

BEATDOWN Interview 1/4/07

Hear what Gilbert says about having to "come back" from Kawajiri's big right hand in the beginning of Rd. 1. http://www.sherdog.com/news/radio.asp?id=117 (Gilbert comes on around 2/3 of the way into...
Posted by Gilbert "EL NIÑO" Melendez on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 07:37:00 PST

*NEW* PRIDE Shockwave Press Conference

Here are some photos of Gilbert...please visit the following websites for a comprehensive coverage including the video of the press conference in it's entirety.video:http://www.sherdog.com/videos/vide...
Posted by Gilbert "EL NIÑO" Melendez on Sat, 30 Dec 2006 02:21:00 PST

NOKAUT.COM INTERVIEW 12/6/06

Go here:http://www.nokaut.com/?id=12&lang=e&cur=eur- TEAM MELENDEZ
Posted by Gilbert "EL NIÑO" Melendez on Wed, 06 Dec 2006 10:07:00 PST

Interview: EL NIÑO BRINGIN IT TO PRIDE

EL NIÑO BRINGIN' IT TO PRIDE: SHOCKWAVE '06By R. PunoDecember 1, 2006RP: Congratulations on being selected to fight on Pride's biggest show of the year, their New Year's Eve show, "Shockwave 2006." GM...
Posted by Gilbert "EL NIÑO" Melendez on Sat, 02 Dec 2006 06:44:00 PST