Felipe Portela vs. Brian Melancon

Main Card | Welterweight · 170 lbs | Pro MMA
W
Melancon defeats Portela
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

5-2-0

Climbed to 6-2
Pro
Record
7-0-0

Fell to 7-1
-120
(Near Even)
Betting Odds
-110
(Near Even)

United States
Nation

Brazil
Houston
Texas
Fights out of
San Diego
California
29
+3 mos, 3 wks, 5 days
Age at Fight 23
+10 mos
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
170.5 lbs
(77.3 kgs)
5'8"
(173cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
70.0"
(178cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
Paradigm Training Center Gym The Arena MMA

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 209

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Melancon
14%
Portela
86%

Bout Information

Strikeforce

Fight Details

  • Event: Strikeforce Challengers 19: Larkin vs. Rossborough
  • Date: Friday 09.23.2011 at 11:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Kim Winslow
  • Venue: The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 5 of 9)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mauro Ranallo, Stephen Quadros, Pat Militech
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Mauro Ranallo
  • Portela Disclosed Pay: $2,000
  • Melancon Disclosed Pay: $6,000
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