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Gilbert Melendez
23-8
#12 Lightweight
Tetsuji Kato
20-10

Fight: Melendez vs. Kato

29 SEP SAT '07 12:00 AM
main event 3 rounds

Main Info

nickname

El Nino

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Forms

W W W W W
L W W L W

Nationality

USA USA

Japan Japan

Age

(1982-04-12) 44

48 (1977-12-05)

Weight

(66 kg) 145 lbs

155 lbs (70 kg)

Height

(176 cm) 5′9″

5′7″ (171 cm)

Reach

(185 cm) 6′1″

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Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

23

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

20

10% - 3 KO/TKO
27% - 8 submission
30% - 9 decision

Losses

8

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

10

7% - 2 KO/TKO
7% - 2 submission
20% - 6 decision

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melendez vs. Kato

  • Which event are Tetsuji Kato and Gilbert Melendez fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Strikeforce: Playboy Mansion.
  • How many rounds is the Tetsuji Kato vs. Gilbert Melendez?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round SF, Strikeforce fight.
  • Which organization is hosting the Tetsuji Kato vs. Gilbert Melendez?

    The fight is organized by the Strikeforce (SF, Strikeforce).
  • When is the Tetsuji Kato vs. Gilbert Melendez fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on September 29, 2007
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