Anthony Pettis vs. Gilbert Melendez
Completed
MMA Bout
December 6, 2014
Dec 6, 2014
W
Pettis defeats Melendez
L
Submission, Guillotine Choke
1:53 Round 2 of 5, 6:53 Total
Fighter Comparison
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17-2-0
Climbed to 18-2 |
Pro
Record |
22-3-0
Fell to 22-4 |
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| Climbed to 18-2 | Record After Fight | Fell to 22-4 | ||
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-325
(Moderate Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+275
(Moderate Underdog) |
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Champion
Lightweight |
Title |
Challenger
Lightweight |
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Nation
|
|
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|
Milwaukee
Wisconsin |
Fights out of
|
San Francisco
California |
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27
+10 mos, 1 week, 2 days |
Age at Fight |
32
+7 mos, 3 wks, 3 days |
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154.5 lbs
(70.1 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs) |
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5'10"
(177cm) |
Height |
5'9"
(176cm) |
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|
73.0"
(185cm) |
Reach |
73.0"
(185cm) |
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| Roufusport MMA Academy | Gym | Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu |
Pettis vs. Melendez Fight Predictions
Fight Predictions
Tapology Community Picks: 1,507
KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Pettis
77%
Melendez
23%
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: UFC 181: Hendricks vs. Lawler 2
- Date: Saturday 12.06.2014 at 10:00 PM ET
- Referee: John McCarthy
- Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, 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
- Pettis Disclosed Pay: $250,000
- Melendez Disclosed Pay: $200,000
- Title on Line: UFC Lightweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Held by Pettis
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