Fighter Comparison
20-2-0
Climbed to 21-2 |
Pro
Record |
20-4-0
Fell to 20-5 |
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Climbed to 21-2 | Record After Fight | Fell to 20-5 | ||
-600
(Huge Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+440
(Heavy Underdog) |
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Champion
Lightweight |
Title |
Challenger
Lightweight |
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Nation
|
|
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San Francisco
California |
Fights out of
|
San Jose
California |
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30
+1 month, 1 week |
Age at Fight |
33
+7 mos, 4 wks |
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153.0 lbs
(69.4 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
153.0 lbs
(69.4 kgs) |
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5'9"
(176cm) |
Height |
5'10"
(178cm) |
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73.0"
(185cm) |
Reach |
71.0"
(180cm) |
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Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu | Gym | American Kickboxing Academy |
Melendez vs. Thomson III Fight Predictions
Fight Predictions
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Bout Information
Event Poster
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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