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Melendez vs Pettis

GM
GilbertMelendez🇺🇸
FinalPettisSubmission · R2 1:53
AP
AnthonyPettis🇺🇸
“El Nino”Nickname“Showtime”
22-8-0Record25-14-0
–Age27
–Height5'10"
73"Reach73"
OrthodoxStanceOrthodox
UFC 181: Hendricks vs. Lawler 2Lightweight5 RDSTITLE

Result

AP
Anthony Pettis
MethodSubmission · Victory by Guillotine Choke
Round2
Time1:53
Went the DistanceNo

Pre-Fight Lines

Fight Markets

Fight Stats

0
Knockdowns
0
27/78
Sig. Strikes
30/58
59/119
Total Strikes
43/71
1/8
Takedowns
0/0
0
Sub Attempts
1
0:00
Control Time
0:00
0
Reversals
–

Recent Form

GM
Gilbert Melendez
DS
WDiego SanchezDECR3 5:00Oct 192013
BH
LBenson HendersonDECR5 5:00Apr 202013
AP
Anthony Pettis
BH
WBenson HendersonSUBR1 4:41Aug 312013
DC
WDonald CerroneKOR1 2:35Jan 262013
JL
WJoe LauzonKOR1 1:21Feb 252012
Jeremy Stephens
WJeremy StephensDECR3 5:00Oct 82011

Melendez vs Pettis Prediction and Preview

Melendez and Pettis met in a five-round lightweight title fight at UFC 181 on Saturday, December 6. Melendez is 22-8 overall and 1-1 in the UFC. Pettis is 25-14 and 4-0. Pettis has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Pettis won by submission in round 2 at 1:53.

Tale of the Tape and Career Rates

StatMelendezPettis
Height—5'10"
Reach73"73"
Age—27
StanceOrthodoxOrthodox
UFC Record1-14-0
Sig. Strikes Landed / Min—2.4
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min—1.4
Sig. Strike Accuracy—51%
Sig. Strike Defense—61%
Knockdowns / 15—1.3
Takedowns / 15—3.8
Takedown Accuracy—67%
Takedown Defense—73%
Sub Attempts / 15—0.6
Control / 15—0:00
Finish Rate0%75%
Finished Rate0%0%
Went the Distance100%25%
Average Fight Time20:005:54

Melendez vs Pettis: Questions and Answers

How many rounds is Melendez vs Pettis?
Melendez vs Pettis was scheduled for five rounds, a title fight.
What are Melendez's and Pettis's records?
Gilbert Melendez is 22-8 (1-1 in the UFC). Anthony Pettis is 25-14 (4-0 in the UFC).
How do Melendez and Pettis usually win?
Pettis has 4 UFC wins: 2 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission and 1 by decision.
Who won Melendez vs Pettis?
Pettis won by submission in round 2 at 1:53. It was at UFC 181 on Saturday, December 6.

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