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Brazil Edson Barboza USA Gilbert Melendez
Edson Barboza
24-12
Lightweight
Gilbert Melendez
23-8

Fight: Barboza vs. Melendez

USA UFC on FOX 20: Holm vs. Shevchenko
24 JUL SUN '16 12:00 AM
main event • 3 rounds

Main Info

nickname

Junior

El Nino

Forms

W L W L W
L L W L W

Nationality

Brazil Brazil

USA USA

Age

(1986-01-21) 38

42 (1982-04-12)

Weight

(66 kg) 145 lbs

145 lbs (66 kg)

Height

(181 cm) 5′11″

5′9″ (176 cm)

Reach

(191 cm) 6′3″

6′1″ (185 cm)

Gym

American Top Team

Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

24

13 KO/TKO - 36%
2 submission - 6%
9 decision - 25%

23

42% - 13 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
32% - 10 decision

Losses

12

4 KO/TKO - 11%
2 submission - 6%
6 decision - 17%

8

0% - 0 KO/TKO
3% - 1 submission
23% - 7 decision

Past Opponents
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barboza vs. Melendez

  • Which event are Edson Barboza and Gilbert Melendez fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in UFC on FOX 20: Holm vs. Shevchenko.

  • How many rounds is the Edson Barboza vs. Gilbert Melendez?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round UFC fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Edson Barboza vs. Gilbert Melendez?

    The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

  • When is the Edson Barboza vs. Gilbert Melendez fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on July 24, 2016

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