Main Event | Lightweight · 155 lbs | Pro MMA
Junior Melo defeats Adam Assenza via KO/TKO at 0:59 of Round 3
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Round 3
"The Fortaleza Kid" "Maverick"
11-5-0 | Pro Record At Fight | 16-6-0 | ||
Climbed to 12-5 | Record After Fight | Fell to 16-7 | ||
+110 (Near Even) | Betting Odds | -145 (Slight Favorite) | ||
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Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil | Fighting out of | Burlington, Ontario, Canada | ||
Age at Fight | 34 years, 7 months, 2 weeks, 5 days | |||
156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs) | Weigh-In Result | 155.2 lbs (70.4 kgs) | ||
5'11" (180cm) | Height | 5'8" (173cm) | ||
70.5" (179cm) | Reach | 70.0" (178cm) | ||
Pitbull Brothers | Gym | Burlington Academy of Martial Arts |

- Bout Information
- Event: LFA 139: Assenza vs. Melo
- Date: Friday 08.19.2022 at 09:00 PM ET
- Referee: Matt Roca
- Venue: Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
- Enclosure: Cage
- Location: Niagara Falls, New York, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 9 of 9)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- TV Commentary:
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer:
- Assenza Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
- Melo Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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Assenza vs. Melo Fight Predictions
Tapology Community Predictions: 443
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Event Discussion
08.20.2022 | 7:52 AM ET
Man this card was weak af on paper. Didn't watch it but sheesh
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08.20.2022 | 8:42 AM ET
The main event was an incredible comeback worth the card.
08.20.2022 | 8:51 AM ET
Charlebois/urban and poag/Lydell wee pretty good too