Junior Melo vs. Melquizael Costa

Main Event | Lightweight · 155 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Nov 18, 2022
W
Costa defeats Melo
L
KO/TKO, Overhand Left to Ground Strikes 2:00 Round 3 of 3, 12:00 Total
vs.
KO/TKO 2:00 R3
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"The Fortaleza Kid"

Fighter Comparison

18-5-0

Climbed to 19-5
Pro
Record
12-5-0

Fell to 12-6
-250
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+200
(Moderate Underdog)

Brazil
Nation

Brazil
Bauru
Sao Paulo
Fights out of
Fortaleza
Ceara
26
+2 mos, 4 days
Age at Fight
154.4 lbs
(70.0 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
156.6 lbs
(71.0 kgs)
5'10"
(178cm)
Height
5'11"
(180cm)
73.0"
(185cm)
Reach
70.5"
(179cm)
Chute Boxe João Emilio Gym Pitbull Brothers

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 354

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Melo
18%
Costa
82%

Bout Information

Event Poster

LFA 147

Fight Details

  • Event: LFA 147: Melo vs. Costa
  • Date: Friday 11.18.2022 at 09:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Bruce Allen
  • Venue: WinnaVegas Casino Resort
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Sloan, Iowa, 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:
  • Melo Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Costa Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Event Links: