Fábio Mello

Not to be confused with Fábio de Melo or Fábio Mello (footballer).
Fábio Mello
Born (1975-06-28) June 28, 1975 (age 49)
Brazil
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionFeatherweight (145 lb)
Bantamweight (135 lb)
Lightweight (155 lb)
Reach63 in (160 cm)
StyleMMA, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Shooto
Fighting out ofCoconut Creek, Florida, United States
TeamJaco Hybrid Training Center (Blackzilians)
Rank  Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2001–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins11
By knockout2
By submission5
By decision4
Losses7
By knockout2
By decision5
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Fábio Mello (born June 28, 1975) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who fought on Pride Fighting Championships, DEEP, Shooto, Bellator Fighting Championships, Jungle Fight and Titan Fighting Championships.[1] He is currently the no gi and brazilian jiu-jitsu trainer of Imperial Athletics.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Japanese and Brazilian promotions

Mello started his career in 2001. Between 2001 and 2008, he fought only for Japanese and Brazilian promotions like Pride Fighting Championships, DEEP,[3] Jungle Fight and Meca World Vale Tudo. He compiled a record of four wins and six losses, facing opponents like Takanori Gomi, José Aldo and Fredson Paixão.[4]

Bellator Fighting Championships

Mello faced Sami Aziz on June 19, 2009, at Bellator 12. He defeated Aziz via submission due to an armbar in the third round.[5]

On November 19, 2011, at Bellator 58, Mello faced Farkhad Sharipov. He won via unanimous decision after three rounds (30-27, 30–27, 30–27).[6]

Titan Fighting Championships

Mello faced Josh Huber on March 2, 2012, at Titan Fighting Championships 21. He defeated Huber via submission in the first round.[7]

Mello was expected to face Nick Mamalis on May 25, 2012, at Titan Fighting Championships 22.[8] But for undisclosed reasons, Mamalis was replaced by Angelo Duarte. Once again Mello won via submission in the first round.[9]

World Series of Fighting

Mello was expected to face Waylon Lowe on November 3, 2012, at WSOF 1. However, the fight was scrapped due to Mello getting injured.[10]

Mello made his debut against Nick LoBosco on October 26, 2013, at WSOF 6. He lost via knockout in the first round.[11]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
19 matches 11 wins 8 losses
By knockout 2 3
By submission 5 0
By decision 4 5
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 11–8 J.J. Ambrose TKO (punches) Gladiators Fighting Championship 9 May 27, 2016 2 3:48 Mishref, Kuwait
Loss 11–7 Nick LoBosco KO (head kick and punches) WSOF 6 October 26, 2013 1 2:02 Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win 11–6 Angelo Duarte Submission (arm-triangle choke) Titan Fighting Championships 22 May 25, 2012 1 4:34 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Featherweight bout.
Win 10–6 Josh Huber Submission (arm-triangle choke) Titan Fighting Championships 21 March 2, 2012 1 3:26 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win 9–6 Farkhad Sharipov Decision (unanimous) Bellator 58 November 19, 2011 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States Moves down to bantamweight.
Win 8–6 Charles Bennett Decision (split) World Extreme Fighting 45 January 22, 2011 3 5:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win 7–6 George Castaneda Submission (arm-triangle choke) Maximo Fighting Championship October 17, 2009 1 2:24 San Juan, Puerto Rico
Win 6–6 Sami Aziz Submission (armbar) Bellator 12 June 19, 2009 3 1:58 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win 5–6 Anthony Morrison Submission (guillotine choke) AOF 1: Rumble at Robarts January 24, 2009 1 2:17 Sarasota, Florida, United States
Loss 4–6 Jorge Clay Decision (unanimous) Hero's The Jungle 2 April 7, 2008 3 5:00 Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Loss 4–5 José Aldo Decision (unanimous) Top Fighting Championships 3 May 2, 2007 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss 4–4 Masakazu Imanari Decision (unanimous) Deep: 21st Impact October 28, 2005 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 4–3 Vinicius Magalhães TKO (punches) Storm Samurai 8 July 2, 2005 2 N/A Brasília, Brazil
Loss 3–3 Fredson Paixão Decision (unanimous) Jungle Fight 3 October 23, 2004 3 5:00 Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Loss 3–2 Takanori Gomi TKO (punches) Pride Bushido 4 July 19, 2004 1 8:07 Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Win 3–1 Luciano Azevedo Decision (unanimous) Shooto Brazil: Welcome to Hell November 23, 2003 2 5:00 Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss 2–1 Dokonjonosuke Mishima Decision (unanimous) Deep: 8th Impact March 4, 2003 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 2–0 Takumi Yano Decision (unanimous) Deep: 6th Impact September 7, 2002 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 1–0 Aritano Silva Barbosa TKO (punches) Meca World Vale Tudo 5 June 9, 2001 1 8:27 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

References

  1. ^ Fabio Mello's profile Tapology.com
  2. ^ Imperial Athletics trainers: Fabio Mello Archived 2014-01-16 at the Wayback Machine Imperial Athletics official website
  3. ^ Staff (November 11, 2005). "Miltinho reforça card do DEEP 21 "Kazunari Imanari (Team ROKEN) enfrentará Fábio Mello (BTT);"" (in Portuguese). Tatame.com.br. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved September 20, 2013.
  4. ^ Staff (October 23, 2009). "Fabio Mello finaliza rápido em Porto Rico" (in Portuguese). Tatame.com.br. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  5. ^ Staff (June 19, 2009). "Bellator XII season finale live play-by-play results". MMAfighting.com. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  6. ^ Jordan Breen (November 19, 2011). "Sandro taps Dias, Cooper outduels Hess on Bellator 58 undercard". Sherdog.com. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  7. ^ Staff (June 7, 2012). "HDNet Fights Video Vault: Josh Huber vs. Fabio Mello at Titan Fighting 21". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  8. ^ Fabio Mello vs. Nick Mamalis Tapology.com
  9. ^ Staff (July 6, 2012). "AXS TV Fights Video Vault: Angelo Duarte vs. Fabio Mello at Titan Fighting 22". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  10. ^ "WSOF 1 weigh in results and gallery". Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  11. ^ Brian Knapp (October 26, 2013). "Steve Carl triangles Josh Burkman to capture welterweight crown at WSOF 6". Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 2, 2013.