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 | June 28, 1975 Brazil |
| 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 | |
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
| 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 |