Fighter Details
- Given Name: Brian Jacob Melancon
- Pro MMA Record: 7-3-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
- Nickname: N/A
- Current Streak: 1 Loss
- Age: 1982-05-28 | Date of Birth: 1982.05.28
- Last Fight: August 28, 2013 in UFC
- Weight Class: Welterweight | Last Weigh-In: 170.0 lbs
- Affiliation: Paradigm Training Center
- Height: 5'8" (173cm) | Reach: 70.0" (178cm)
- Career Disclosed Earnings: $22,000 USD
- Born: United States
- Fighting out of: Houston, Texas
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Brian Melancon MMA Fight Record
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KO/TKO4 wins, 0 lossesWL56% of wins
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Submission1 win, 1 lossWL14% of wins33% of losses
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Decision2 wins, 2 lossesWL28% of wins67% of losses
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DURING20131win1loss0draw0no contest1---100%---KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ-100%---1--
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DURING20111win1loss0draw0no contest--1---100%-KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ--100%---1-
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DURING20100win1loss0draw0no contest--------KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ--100%---1-
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UFC Fight Night 33 · Melancon Kidney ProblemsWeight: Welterweight · 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
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7-2-0 7-0-02013.08.28add_circle
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6-2-0 18-9-02013.07.06add_circle
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5-2-0 7-0-02011.09.23add_circle
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Weight: Welterweight · 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
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Adrian Barco0-0-0 N/AWinTexas Regional2009.01.24
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Jordan Rivas0-0-0 N/ALossTexas Regional2008.10.04
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Brian Melancon is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the welterweight division.
Before signing with Strikeforce, Melancon compiled a 5-1 record. Melancon made his Strikeforce debut against Isaac Vallie-Flagg at Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum, losing via split decision. Melancon next faced Felipe Portela at Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough, winning via unanimous decision.
Melancon defeated Seth Baczynski on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162. Melancon won via knockout at 4:59 of the very first round.
After a loss to Kelvin Gastelum in his next UFC appearance, Melancon was scheduled to face Robert Whittaker in December of 2013. Melancon withdrew from the bout due to kidney problems, then posted a message on his Facebook account announcing that he would be retiring from the sport due to kidney complications. According to Melancon, his kidney function had been reduced to 47% due to the rigors of cutting weight.