11
64%
Finish Rate
1
KO / TKO
6
Submissions
2004
Pro Debut
Biography
Fredson Paixão Melo is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner. He has competed as a featherweight the UFC, WEC, Deep, and Jungle Fight. He is also a world champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy55%
Takedown accuracy11%
1.71
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
2.31
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
0.62
/ 15 min
Takedowns
2.16
avg
Submissions
0
avg
Knockdowns
UFC debut Dec. 5, 2010Born Parintins, Brazil
How He Wins
KO / TKO1
Decision1
Submission6
Finish Rate
64%
7 of 11
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
L
W
W
W
L
L
W
W
L
L
Mixed Martial Arts17 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Lance PalmerH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | RFA 4: Griffin vs. Escudero | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Loss | Pablo GarzaH2H | KO (flying knee) | R1 | The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale | Dec 4, 2010 |
| Win | Bryan CarawayH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | WEC 50 | Aug 18, 2010 |
| Win | Courtney BuckH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | WEC 47 | Mar 6, 2010 |
| NC | Cole ProvinceH2H | NC (overturned) | R3 | WEC 42 | Aug 9, 2009 |
| Loss |  Wagnney FabianoH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | WEC 40 | Apr 5, 2009 |
| Win | Mitch CoatsH2H | Submission | R1 | Knockout Promotions 2009 | Mar 20, 2009 |
| Win | Thomas DennyH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | GFC: Evolution | May 19, 2007 |
| Win |  Masakazu ImanariH2H | Decision (majority) | R3 | Deep: 25 Impact | Aug 4, 2006 |
| Loss | Marcos GalvãoH2H | Decision | R3 | Jungle Fight 6 | Apr 29, 2006 |
| Win | Mike FrenchH2H | Submission (armbar) | R2 | GFC: Team Gracie vs. Team Hammer House | Mar 3, 2006 |
| Win |  Miljan DjurasinovicH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | Jungle Fight 5 | Nov 26, 2005 |
| Win |  Jean Robert MonierH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R3 | Jungle Fight 4 | May 21, 2005 |
| Win | Fábio MelloH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Jungle Fight 3 | Oct 23, 2004 |
| Win | Andre RodriguesH2H | TKO | — | Papucaia Fight 1 | Sep 11, 2004 |
| Loss | Yoshiro MaedaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Pancrase: Brave 7 | Aug 22, 2004 |
| Win | Rani YahyaH2H | Decision | R3 | Jungle Fight 2 | May 15, 2004 |
Related Fighters
Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.