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Brian Melancon
7-3
#5 Welterweight
Felipe Portela
10-2

Fight: Melancon vs. Portela

24 SEP SAT '11 3:00 AM
main card 3 rounds

Main Info

nickname

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Balboa

Forms

W L W W L
W W W W W

Nationality

USA USA

Brazil Brazil

Age

(1982-05-28) 44

38 (1987-11-23)

Weight

(77 kg) 170 lbs

170 lbs (77 kg)

Height

(173 cm) 5′8″

6′0″ (183 cm)

Reach

(178 cm) 5′10″

6′1″ (185 cm)

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

7

4 KO/TKO - 40%
1 submission - 10%
2 decision - 20%

10

17% - 2 KO/TKO
33% - 4 submission
33% - 4 decision

Losses

3

0 KO/TKO - 0%
1 submission - 10%
2 decision - 20%

2

8% - 1 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
8% - 1 decision

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melancon vs. Portela

  • Which event are Brian Melancon and Felipe Portela fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Strikeforce Challengers 19: Larkin vs. Rossborough.
  • How many rounds is the Brian Melancon vs. Felipe Portela?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round SF, Strikeforce fight.
  • Which organization is hosting the Brian Melancon vs. Felipe Portela?

    The fight is organized by the Strikeforce (SF, Strikeforce).
  • When is the Brian Melancon vs. Felipe Portela fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on September 24, 2011
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