Fábio_Mello
Fábio Mello
Mixed martial artist
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]
| Fábio Mello | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1975-06-28) June 28, 1975 (age 48) Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight (145 lb) Bantamweight (135 lb) Lightweight (155 lb) |
| Reach | 63 in (160 cm) |
| Style | MMA, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Shooto |
| Fighting out of | Coconut Creek, Florida, United States |
| Team | Jaco Hybrid Training Center (Blackzilians) |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 18 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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]
| 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 |
- Fabio Mello's profile Tapology.com
- Imperial Athletics trainers: Fabio Mello Archived 2014-01-16 at the Wayback Machine Imperial Athletics official website
- 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.
- 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.
- Staff (June 19, 2009). "Bellator XII season finale live play-by-play results". MMAfighting.com. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
- Jordan Breen (November 19, 2011). "Sandro taps Dias, Cooper outduels Hess on Bellator 58 undercard". Sherdog.com. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
- 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.
- Fabio Mello vs. Nick Mamalis Tapology.com
- 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.
- "WSOF 1 weigh in results and gallery". Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
- Brian Knapp (October 26, 2013). "Steve Carl triangles Josh Burkman to capture welterweight crown at WSOF 6". Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 2, 2013.