Keri Anna Taylor-Melendez, a.k.a Keri Melendez is an American Female mixed martial artist currently signed to Bellator MMA under the Strawweight division. Previously, Melendez was ranked 147th out of 406 active US West women and is ranked as 61st female fighters out of 181 active Californian female MMA fighters. As of 2019, she ranked #47 by FAQ at Current Best Female Strawweight. A native of San Francisco, California, United States, Keri Melendez was born on the 12th of May 1984. Her star sign is Taurus. Keri has shared very little about her early life. Hence, the Information related to her childhood, parents, siblings and educational background is still the subject of curiosity. Keri tied the knot with UFC lightweight, Gilbert Melendez, in 2010. Melendez has worked as a crucial part of managing Gilbert's gym, the El Nino Training Center, in the San Francisco area. As of now, the couple is blessed with a baby girl, named Leylakya.