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Who will be the next undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion?
   Brock Lesnar
   Frank Mir
   Antonio Nogueira
   Undecided



Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez Alias: El Nino Birth Name: Gilbert Melendez
Height: 5 ft 9 in Weight: 155
Federation: EliteXC Age: 26   Birth Date: Apr 12, 1982
Place Of Birth: Santa Ana, CA
MMA Record: 14-2
Gilbert Melendez is a top lightweight fighter from Santa Ana, CA. He defeated Clay Guida to become the Strikeforce Lightweight Champion at Strikeforce: Revenge on June 9, 2006 which he held until June 27, 2008, when he lost it via unanimous decision to Josh Thomson.

 
10/29/2008Gilbert Melendez Returning to Strikeforce in January
09/28/2008El Nino testing the free agent waters
08/06/2008The Notorious Gilbert Yvel Signs 3-Fight Deal With DREAM
07/02/2008Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson Fighter Payouts
06/03/2008Melendez Vs. Thompson Headlines Strikeforce 10
04/25/2008Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson Confirmed For June 27
11/21/2007Official List Of Fighters To Take Part In NYE Japan Event - Arona, Sakari, And Melendez Added
11/17/2007Gilbert Melendez To Face Josh Thompson, Cung Le vs. Frank Shamrock On The Horizon As Well
09/27/2007Gilbert Melendez Wants JZ Calvancanti, Wants To Fight In UFC, More