Fabio Mello

Fábio Mello
Born	(1975-06-28) June 28, 1975 (age 41) 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	Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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

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. He is currently the no gi and brazilian jiu-jitsu trainer of Imperial Athletics.

Mello started his career in 2001. Between 2001 and 2008, he fought only for Japanese and Brazilian promotions like Pride Fighting Championships, DEEP,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.

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

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).

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

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

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

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