Edson Barboza vs. Gilbert Melendez

Co-Main Event | Lightweight · 155 lbs | Pro MMA
W
Barboza defeats Melendez
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

17-4-0

Climbed to 18-4
Pro
Record
22-5-0

Fell to 22-6
-245
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+205
(Moderate Underdog)

Brazil
Nation

United States
Jupiter
Florida
Fights out of
San Francisco
California
30
+6 mos, 2 days
Age at Fight 34
+3 mos, 1 week, 4 days
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs)
5'11"
(181cm)
Height
5'9"
(176cm)
75.0"
(191cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
The Armory Gym Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,308

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Barboza
75%
Melendez
25%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC on FOX 20

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC on FOX 20: Holm vs. Shevchenko
  • Date: Saturday 07.23.2016 at 08:00 PM ET
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: United Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 10 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Barboza Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Melendez Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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