Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson III

Co-Main Event | Strikeforce Lightweight Championship
W
Melendez defeats Thomson
L
Decision, Split 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
vs.
Decision 5 Rounds Split
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Fighter Comparison

20-2-0

Climbed to 21-2
Pro
Record
20-4-0

Fell to 20-5
-600
(Huge Favorite)
Betting Odds
+440
(Heavy Underdog)
Champion

Lightweight
Title Challenger

Lightweight

United States
Nation

United States
San Francisco
California
Fights out of
San Jose
California
30
+1 month, 1 week
Age at Fight 33
+7 mos, 4 wks
153.0 lbs
(69.4 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
153.0 lbs
(69.4 kgs)
5'9"
(176cm)
Height
5'10"
(178cm)
73.0"
(185cm)
Reach
71.0"
(180cm)
Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu Gym American Kickboxing Academy

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 769

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Melendez
97%
Thomson
3%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Strikeforce

Fight Details

  • Event: Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier
  • Date: Saturday 05.19.2012 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Dan Stell
  • Venue: HP Pavilion
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: San Jose, California, United States
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 8 of 9)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mauro Ranallo, Frank Shamrock, Pat Militech
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Mauro Ranallo
  • Melendez Disclosed Pay: $175,000
  • Thomson Disclosed Pay: $90,000
  • Title on Line: Strikeforce Lightweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Melendez
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