Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson II
Completed
MMA Bout
December 19, 2009
Dec 19, 2009
W
Melendez defeats Thomson
L
Decision, Unanimous
5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
Fighter Comparison
|
16-2-0
Climbed to 17-2 |
Pro
Record |
17-2-0
Fell to 17-3 |
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| Climbed to 17-2 | Record After Fight | Fell to 17-3 | ||
|
-110
(Near Even) |
Betting Odds |
-111
(Near Even) |
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|
Interim Champion
Lightweight |
Title |
Champion
Lightweight |
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Nation
|
|
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|
San Francisco
California |
Fights out of
|
San Jose
California |
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|
27
+8 mos, 1 week |
Age at Fight |
31
+2 mos, 4 wks |
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|
154.0 lbs
(69.9 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
153.0 lbs
(69.4 kgs) |
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|
5'9"
(176cm) |
Height |
5'10"
(178cm) |
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|
73.0"
(185cm) |
Reach |
71.0"
(180cm) |
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| Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu | Gym | American Kickboxing Academy |
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: Strikeforce: Evolution
- Date: Saturday 12.19.2009
- Referee: Josh Rosenthal
- Venue: HP Pavilion
- Enclosure: Cage
- Location: San Jose, California, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 6 of 7)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- TV Commentary: Mauro Ranallo, Frank Shamrock, Stephen Quadros
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Stephen Quadros
- Melendez Disclosed Pay: $55,000
- Thomson Disclosed Pay: $30,000
- Title on Line: Strikeforce Lightweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Held by Thomson
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Event Links:
Videos & Highlights
Interview | Gilbert Melendez post-fight interview video
Watch this post-fight interview video with Gilbert Melendez on his Strikeforce fight with Josh Thomson.
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