Gilbert Melendez vs. Tetsuji Kato

Main Event | Lightweight · 155 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Sep 29, 2007
W
Melendez defeats Kato
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

12-0-0

Climbed to 13-0
Pro
Record
19-7-0

Fell to 19-8
-700
(Huge Favorite)
Betting Odds
+500
(Heavy Underdog)

United States
Nation

Japan
San Francisco
California
Fights out of
Omiya Ward
Saitama
25
+5 mos, 2 wks, 3 days
Age at Fight 29
+9 mos, 3 wks, 3 days
155.5 lbs
(70.5 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
154.8 lbs
(70.2 kgs)
5'9"
(176cm)
Height
5'7"
(171cm)
73.0"
(185cm)
Reach
N/A
-
Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu Gym N/A

Bout Information

Event Poster

Strikeforce

Fight Details

  • Event: Strikeforce: Playboy Mansion
  • Date: Saturday 09.29.2007
  • Referee: N/A
  • Venue: Playboy Mansion
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 12 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary:
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer:
  • Melendez Disclosed Pay: $30,000
  • Kato Disclosed Pay: $6,000
  • Event Links:

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