Arnold Allen vs Gilbert Melendez

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Key Stats

Arnold AllenvsGilbert Melendez
15
Fights
7
12
Wins
1
3
Losses
6
4
Finishes
0
0
Title Fights
2
32:03
Control Time
5:51

Striking Stats

Arnold AllenvsGilbert Melendez
765
Sig. Strikes Landed
294
44.0%
Sig. Strike Acc.
28.9%
51.0
Sig. Str / Fight
42.0
4
Knockdowns
0
562
Head Strikes
229
138
Body Strikes
45
65
Leg Strikes
20

Grappling Stats

Arnold AllenvsGilbert Melendez
18
Takedowns Landed
3
60.0%
Takedown Acc.
16.7%
1.2
TD / Fight
0.4
4
Sub. Attempts
0
0
Reversals
0

Tale of the Tape

AllenvsMelendez
32 yrs
Age
44 yrs
5' 8"
Height
5' 9"
145 lbs.
Weight
145 lbs.
70"
Reach
73"
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
1,202
ELO Rating
800
1,257
Peak ELO
1,000
80.0%
Win Rate
14.3%
33.3%
Finish Rate
0.0%
276
Days / Fight
378

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

AllenvsMelendez
Active
Status
Retired
1
Win Streak
0
10
Best Streak
1
LLWLW
Last 5 (old → new)
LLLLL

Win Methods

AllenvsMelendez
2 (16.7%)
KO/TKO
0 (0.0%)
2 (16.7%)
Submission
0 (0.0%)
8 (66.7%)
Decision
1 (100.0%)

Head-to-Head Record

Arnold Allen1
–
Gilbert Melendez0
W
UFC 239: Jones vs. SantosDecision - Unanimous - R3
Jul 6, 2019
Who Wins?
Arnold Allen ProfileGilbert Melendez Profile

Arnold Allen vs Gilbert Melendez: Matchup Breakdown

Arnold Allen is 12-3 in the Featherweight division with an 80.0% win rate. Gilbert Melendez is 1-6 at Lightweight, winning 14.3% of the time. Arnold Allen is listed as active. Gilbert Melendez is listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Arnold Allen leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos on Jul 6, 2019, won by Arnold Allen by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

Arnold Allen holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,202 to 800. Career peaks are 1,257 for Arnold Allen and 1,000 for Gilbert Melendez. Arnold Allen has 2 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins from 12 victories, a 33.3% finish rate. Gilbert Melendez has 0 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 0.0% of the time.

Arnold Allen stands 5' 8" with a reach of 70" and fights southpaw. Gilbert Melendez is 5' 9" with a reach of 73", orthodox. That is a 3-inch reach advantage for Gilbert Melendez. Arnold Allen is 32, Gilbert Melendez is 44.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Arnold Allen has landed 765 significant strikes at 44.0% accuracy with 18 takedowns and 32:03 of control time. Gilbert Melendez has landed 294 at 28.9% with 3 takedowns and 5:51 of control.

Arnold Allen has 0 title fights (0 won) against 2 (0 won) for Gilbert Melendez. They have no opponents in common.

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Have Arnold Allen and Gilbert Melendez fought before?

Yes. Arnold Allen and Gilbert Melendez have fought once in the UFC. Arnold Allen won by unanimous decision at UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos on July 6, 2019.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Arnold Allen or Gilbert Melendez?

Arnold Allen has more UFC wins: 12 to 1. Arnold Allen's UFC record is 12-3; Gilbert Melendez's is 1-6.

KO/TKO wins: Arnold Allen 2, Gilbert Melendez 0. Submission wins: Arnold Allen 2, Gilbert Melendez 0.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Arnold Allen or Gilbert Melendez?

Gilbert Melendez is taller at 5'9", to Arnold Allen's 5'8" (1 inch). Gilbert Melendez has the longer reach: 73 inches to 70.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.