Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson I
Completed
MMA Bout
June 27, 2008
Jun 27, 2008
W
Thomson defeats Melendez
L
Decision, Unanimous
5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
Fighter Comparison
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15-2-0
Climbed to 16-2 |
Pro
Record |
14-1-0
Fell to 14-2 |
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| Climbed to 16-2 | Record After Fight | Fell to 14-2 | ||
|
+358
(Moderate Underdog) |
Betting Odds |
-413
(Heavy Favorite) |
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Challenger
Lightweight |
Title |
Champion
Lightweight |
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Nation
|
|
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|
San Jose
California |
Fights out of
|
San Francisco
California |
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|
29
+9 mos, 6 days |
Age at Fight |
26
+2 mos, 2 wks, 1 day |
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155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs) |
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5'10"
(178cm) |
Height |
5'9"
(176cm) |
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71.0"
(180cm) |
Reach |
73.0"
(185cm) |
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| American Kickboxing Academy | Gym | Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu |
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson
- Date: Friday 06.27.2008
- Referee: Herb Dean
- Venue: HP Pavilion
- Enclosure: Cage
- Location: San Jose, California, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 11 of 12)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- TV Commentary:
- Broadcast: N/A
- Post-Fight Interviewer:
- Melendez Disclosed Pay: $50,000
- Thomson Disclosed Pay: $35,000
- Title on Line: Strikeforce Lightweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Held by Melendez
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