Gilbert Melendez vs. Jorge Masvidal
Completed
MMA Bout
December 17, 2011
Dec 17, 2011
W
Melendez defeats Masvidal
L
Decision, Unanimous
5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
Fighter Comparison
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19-2-0
Climbed to 20-2 |
Pro
Record |
22-6-0
Fell to 22-7 |
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| Climbed to 20-2 | Record After Fight | Fell to 22-7 | ||
|
-330
(Moderate Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+270
(Moderate Underdog) |
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Champion
Lightweight |
Title |
Challenger
Lightweight |
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Nation
|
|
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|
San Francisco
California |
Fights out of
|
Miami
Florida |
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|
29
+8 mos, 5 days |
Age at Fight |
27
+1 mos, 5 days |
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155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs) |
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5'9"
(176cm) |
Height |
5'11"
(180cm) |
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|
73.0"
(185cm) |
Reach |
74.0"
(188cm) |
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| Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu | Gym | American Top Team |
Melendez vs. Masvidal Fight Predictions
Fight Predictions
Tapology Community Picks: 713
KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Masvidal
11%
Melendez
89%
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal
- Date: Saturday 12.17.2011 at 10:30 PM ET
- Referee: Herb Dean
- Venue: Valley View Casino Center
- Enclosure: Cage
- Location: San Diego, California, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 9 of 9)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- TV Commentary: Mauro Ranallo, Frank Shamrock, Pat Militech
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Mauro Ranallo
- Melendez Disclosed Pay: $150,000
- Masvidal Disclosed Pay: $23,000
- Title on Line: Strikeforce Lightweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Held by Melendez
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