Pro MMA Record

"The Fortaleza Kid"

14-9-0

Junior Melo

Junior "The Fortaleza Kid" Melo

Fighter Details

  • Given Name: Jose Cleiton de Melo Jr.
  • Pro MMA Record: 14-9-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
  • Nickname: The Fortaleza Kid
  • Current Streak: 1 Loss
  • Age & Date of Birth: N/A
  • Last Fight: March 22, 2024 in AFC
  • Weight Class: Middleweight | Last Weigh-In: 169.3 lbs
  • Affiliation: Dragon Fight
  • Height: 5'11" (180cm) | Reach: 70.5" (179cm)
  • Career Disclosed Earnings: $0 USD
  • Born: Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
  • Fighting out of: Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
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Regional Rankings Rankings FAQ

  • Brazil

    updated Sun May 26 07:26:57 2024
    #7
    Junior Melo is the 7th ranked of 422 active Brazil Pro Middleweights.
    Also ranked at: Lightweight (19th)
  • Central & South America

    updated Tue May 28 13:39:01 2024
    #8
    Junior Melo is the 8th ranked of 637 active Central & South America Pro Middleweights.
    Also ranked at: Lightweight (29th)
  • Brazil Northeast

    updated Sun May 26 23:21:24 2024
    #1
    Junior Melo is the 1st ranked of 79 active Brazil Northeast Pro Middleweights.
    Also ranked at: Lightweight (2nd)

Junior Melo MMA Fight Record

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