Gilbert Melendez vs. Diego Sanchez

Main Card | Lightweight · 155 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Oct 19, 2013
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

21-3-0

Climbed to 22-3
Pro
Record
24-5-0

Fell to 24-6
-550
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+425
(Heavy Underdog)

United States
Nation

United States
San Francisco
California
Fights out of
Albuquerque
New Mexico
31
+6 mos, 1 week
Age at Fight 31
+9 mos, 2 wks, 4 days
156.0 lbs
(70.8 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
156.0 lbs
(70.8 kgs)
5'9"
(176cm)
Height
5'10"
(178cm)
73.0"
(185cm)
Reach
72.0"
(183cm)
Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu Gym Jackson Wink MMA

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,640

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Melendez
90%
Sanchez
10%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 166

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3
  • Date: Saturday 10.19.2013 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Kerry Hatley
  • Venue: Toyota Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Houston, Texas, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 11 of 13)
  • 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
  • Melendez Disclosed Pay: $60,000
  • Sanchez Disclosed Pay: $60,000
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Videos & Highlights

    Documentary  |  Countdown to UFC 166: Melendez vs. Sanchez

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