Gilbert Melendez vs. Eddie Alvarez

Co-Main Event | Lightweight · 155 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Jun 13, 2015
W
Alvarez defeats Melendez
L
Decision, Split 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
"The Underground King"
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Split
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Fighter Comparison

25-4-0

Climbed to 26-4
Pro
Record
22-4-0

Fell to 22-5
+125
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-155
(Slight Favorite)

United States
Nation

United States
Boca Raton
Florida
Fights out of
San Francisco
California
31
+5 mos, 2 days
Age at Fight 33
+2 mos, 1 day
156.0 lbs
(70.8 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
156.0 lbs
(70.8 kgs)
5'9"
(176cm)
Height
5'9"
(176cm)
69.0"
(175cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
Blackzilians Performance Institute Gym Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Melendez
72%
Alvarez
28%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 188

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 188: Velasquez vs. Werdum
  • Date: Saturday 06.13.2015 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: Arena Ciudad de Mexico
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Mexico City, Mexico
  • 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
  • Melendez Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Alvarez Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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