Gilbert Melendez
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Gilbert "El Niño" Melendez is a Mexican-American mixed martial artist who has fought at Featherweight and currently fights at Lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a two-time Strikeforce Lightweight Champion and a former WEC Lightweight Champion. He also competed in PRIDE FC, Shooto, and Rumble on the Rock. Melendez holds the distinction of being one of a select group of fighters who have ever been ranked #1 in the world in two weight classes in MMA, among the likes of Anderson Silva, Dan Henderson, Randy Couture, Kazushi Sakuraba, and BJ Penn. Melendez was nicknamed after the infamous El Niño storm that wreaks havoc across the Pacific Rim. It was given to him by a Japanese broadcaster describing his fight-style and the manner in which he stormed through the Shooto Featherweight division
Gilbert Melendez Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Gilbert Melendez reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 30 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Gilbert Melendez's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 23% of Gilbert Melendez's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Yarennoka!, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Gilbert Melendez Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gilbert Melendez's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Gilbert Melendez has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
Gilbert Melendez - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gilbert Melendez?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gilbert Melendez is "Yarennoka!" with a rating of 9.5/10.
How many movies has Gilbert Melendez acted in?
Gilbert Melendez has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gilbert Melendez?
Other notable films include "UFC 188: Velasquez vs. Werdum", "UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos", and "UFC on Fox 7: Henderson vs. Melendez".