Gilbert Melendez vs. Shinya Aoki
Completed
MMA Bout
April 17, 2010
Apr 17, 2010
W
Melendez defeats Aoki
L
Decision, Unanimous
5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
Fighter Comparison
|
17-2-0
Climbed to 18-2 |
Pro
Record |
23-4-0
Fell to 23-5 |
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| Climbed to 18-2 | Record After Fight | Fell to 23-5 | ||
|
-160
(Slight Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+137
(Slight 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
|
Nerima
Tokyo |
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|
28
+5 days |
Age at Fight |
26
+11 mos, 1 week, 1 day |
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|
154.5 lbs
(70.1 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
154.5 lbs
(70.1 kgs) |
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|
5'9"
(176cm) |
Height |
5'11"
(180cm) |
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|
73.0"
(185cm) |
Reach |
71.0"
(180cm) |
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| Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu | Gym |
Paraestra Tokyo
Evolve MMA |
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: Strikeforce: Nashville
- Date: Saturday 04.17.2010
- Referee: Mario Yamasaki
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
- Enclosure: Cage
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 9 of 10)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- TV Commentary: Mauro Ranallo, Gus Johnson, Frank Shamrock
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Gus Johnson
- Melendez Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
- Aoki Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
- Title on Line: Strikeforce Lightweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Held by Melendez
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Event Links:
Videos & Highlights
Interview | Gilbert Melendez post-fight interview
Watch this post-fight interview with Gilbert Melendez as he discusses his Strikeforce title win over Shinya Aoki.
Interview | Shinya Aoki post-fight interview
Watch this post-fight interview with Shinya Aoki as he discusses his Strikeforce title win over Gilbert Melendez.
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