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Fight: Melo vs. Assenza
20 AUG SAT '22 1:00 AM
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3 rounds
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Main Info
nickname
The Fortaleza Kid
Maverick
Forms
W
W
W
L
W
W
W
W
W
W
Nationality
Brazil 
Canada
Age
(-)
37 (1987-12-31)
Weight
(77 kg) 170 lbs
155 lbs (70 kg)
Height
(180 cm) 5′11″
5′8″ (173 cm)
Reach
(179 cm) 5′10″
5′10″ (178 cm)
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Wins
14
7 KO/TKO - 32%
7 submission - 32%
0 decision - 0%
18
37% - 10 KO/TKO
4% - 1 submission
26% - 7 decision
Losses
8
2 KO/TKO - 9%
1 submission - 5%
4 decision - 18%
9
15% - 4 KO/TKO
11% - 3 submission
7% - 2 decision
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melo vs. Assenza
Which event are Junior Melo and Adam Assenza fighting in?
They are set to face each other in LFA 139: Assenza vs. Melo.
How many rounds is the Junior Melo vs. Adam Assenza?
The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round LFA fight.
Which organization is hosting the Junior Melo vs. Adam Assenza?
The fight is organized by the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA).
When is the Junior Melo vs. Adam Assenza fight?
The fight is scheduled to take place on August 20, 2022
At what time does the Junior Melo vs. Adam Assenza fight start?
The fight is set to start at 01:00 GMT.
Where is the Junior Melo vs. Adam Assenza fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino.
In which weight class are Junior Melo and Adam Assenza competing?
They are competing in the UFC Lightweight.
What are the nationalities of Junior Melo and Adam Assenza?
Junior Melo represents Brazil, and Adam Assenza represents Canada.
What type of fight is the Junior Melo vs. Adam Assenza?
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Lightweight.
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