Irene Aldana vs. Vanessa Melo

Main Card | Bantamweight · 135 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Sep 21, 2019
W
Aldana defeats Melo
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
◀︎
▶︎
"Miss Simpatia"

Fighter Comparison

10-5-0

Climbed to 11-5
Pro
Record
10-5-0

Fell to 10-6
-600
(Huge Favorite)
Betting Odds
+400
(Heavy Underdog)

Mexico
Nation

Brazil
Guadalajara
JAL
Fights out of
Taboão da Serra
Sao Paulo
31
+5 mos, 3 wks, 5 days
Age at Fight 31
+5 mos, 3 wks, 4 days
135.0 lbs
(61.2 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
140.0 lbs
(63.5 kgs)
5'9"
(175cm)
Height
5'5"
(165cm)
68.5"
(174cm)
Reach
67.0"
(170cm)
Lobo Gym MMA Gym Vila da Luta

(Jiu Jitsu)
ThaiUnit

(Striking)

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,934

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Aldana
90%
Melo
10%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC on ESPN+ 17

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC on ESPN+ 17: Rodriguez vs. Stephens
  • Date: Saturday 09.21.2019 at 05:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Fernando Salas Navarro
  • Venue: Arena Ciudad de Mexico
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Mexico City, Mexico
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 9 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Brendan Fitzgerald, Michael Bisping
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Michael Bisping
  • Aldana Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Melo Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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