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Lightweight
23-8
Fight: Barboza vs. Melendez
24 JUL SUN '16 12:00 AM
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3 rounds
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Main Info
nickname
Junior
El Nino
Forms
W
L
W
L
W
L
L
W
L
W
Nationality
Brazil 
USA
Age
(1986-01-21) 39
43 (1982-04-12)
Weight
(70 kg) 155 lbs
145 lbs (66 kg)
Height
(181 cm) 5′11″
5′9″ (176 cm)
Reach
(191 cm) 6′3″
6′1″ (185 cm)
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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
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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
At what time does the Edson Barboza vs. Gilbert Melendez fight start?
The fight is set to start at 24:00 GMT.
Where is the Edson Barboza vs. Gilbert Melendez fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in United Center.
In which weight class are Edson Barboza and Gilbert Melendez competing?
They are competing in the UFC Lightweight.
What are the nationalities of Edson Barboza and Gilbert Melendez?
Edson Barboza represents Brazil, and Gilbert Melendez represents USA.
What type of fight is the Edson Barboza vs. Gilbert Melendez?
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Lightweight.
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