42 years old (Born on April 12, 1982)
Happy Birthday, Gilbert "El Niño" Melendez! You've spent years delivering storms inside the cage—two-time Strikeforce Lightweight Champion and UFC lightweight contender. Your epic battles against Josh Thomson remain legendary; fans still debate them passionately over pizza slices.Whether you're unleashing lightning-fast punches or grappling opponents into submission, you've always brought excitement to every fight night. Here's hoping your birthday packs as much punch as one of your classic bouts—but with fewer bruises afterward!
Enjoy celebrating another round in life's octagon—you've earned it champ! Keep inspiring us all by showing that age is just a number (but cake calories don't count today).