Completed MMA Bout

Adam Assenza vs. Junior Melo

Main Event | Lightweight · 155 lbs | Pro MMA

Junior Melo defeats Adam Assenza via KO/TKO at 0:59 of Round 3

Junior "The Fortaleza Kid" Melo
Adam "Maverick" Assenza

Melo
KO/TKO
Round 3

Junior Melo Adam Assenza

"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)
Brazil   Nationality   Canada
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
LFA 139
  • 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
  • Event Links:

Assenza vs. Melo Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Predictions: 443  
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KO/TKO
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Submission
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Decision
Assenza
83%
Melo
17%

Event Discussion

DrChaotic
DrChaotic

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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Michael315Scarn
Michael315Scarn

08.20.2022 | 8:42 AM ET

The main event was an incredible comeback worth the card. 
AyyLmaonnaise
AyyLmaonnaise

08.20.2022 | 8:51 AM ET

Charlebois/urban and poag/Lydell wee pretty good too

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