JL
28 Sept 2013 · Showdown Fightsvs Jorge LopezShowdown Fights 12 - Buchholz vs. Collard 2
TKOTKOPunchesPunchesR1 · 3:34R1 · 3:34
Showdown Fights 12 - Buchholz vs. Collard 2EXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALUFC FIGHTER DATABASEUFC RESULTS VERIFIED
“The Murderer”
BrandonMelendez
LIGHTWEIGHT155 LB
Lvs Joe Lauzon
VIEW FIGHT →RECORDED PROFESSIONAL RECORD25–25LEDGER THROUGH 28 Sept 2013NON-UFC SOURCE CHECKED 15 Aug 2026
UFC RECORD0–1
LATEST UFC STREAK1LOSSLOSS RUN AT LATEST UFC BOUT
UFC EXPERIENCE1RECORDED FIGHTS
Brandon Melendez has a recorded professional MMA record of 25–25 (ledger through 28 sept 2013) and a calculated UFC record of 0–1 across 1 completed UFC fight. Their latest UFC result was a loss against Joe Lauzon at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn Finale. Their professional wins include 10 by knockout or TKO, 12 by submission and 3 by decision. At their latest recorded UFC bout on 23 Jun 2007, their UFC loss streak stood at 1 fights. View the complete fight history.
- AGE
- 43
- HEIGHT
- 180.3 CM
- REACH
- —
- STANCE
- Southpaw
- UFC DEBUT
- 23 Jun 2007
- NATIONALITY
- United States
RECORDED UFC FIGHT TOTALS
FIGHTER DNA
1 of 1 fights include the full core stat set · every graphic shows its own sample
VISUAL UFC PROFILE
RECORDED CAREER BALANCE
CORE1/1
STRIKING1/1
TAKEDOWNS1/1
CONTROL1/1
FIGHT BALANCE
6LANDED
+2DIFFERENCE4ABSORBED
0.84 LANDED/MIN · 0.56 ABSORBED/MIN · RATES 1/1 FIGHTS
0LANDED
−3DIFFERENCE3CONCEDED
0 TAKEDOWNS / 15 MIN · RATES 1/1 FIGHTS
1:22FIGHTER
4:35OPPONENTS
23% OF COMBINED RECORDED CONTROL · 1/1 FIGHTS
EFFICIENCY
26%STR ACC
VALID TOTALS 1/1STR ACC64%STR DEF
VALID TOTALS 1/1STR DEF—TD ACC
VALID TOTALS 1/1TD ACC25%TD DEF
VALID TOTALS 1/1TD DEFRings show literal recorded percentages—not ratings or rankings
RECORDED UFC FIGHT ENDINGS · DECISIONS SEPARATE
1BOUTS MAPPEDUFC FIGHTS BY END ROUND
TRACKED PROFESSIONAL CAREER
25–25CAREER OUTCOMES
25 WINS25 LOSSES
METHOD COVERAGE 25/25 WINS
25WINSCAREER WIN ROUTES
KO / TKO10WINS · 40%
SUBMISSION12WINS · 48%
DECISION3WINS · 12%
22 KO/SUB WINS · 88% OF CAREER WINS
METHOD COVERAGE 24/25 LOSSES
25LOSSESCAREER LOSS ROUTES
KO / TKO8LOSSES · 32%
SUBMISSION13LOSSES · 52%
DECISION2LOSSES · 8%
OTHER1LOSS · 4%
METHOD UNAVAILABLE1LOSS · 4%
FORM
- LLATEST UFC
RUN AT LATEST UFC BOUT1 LOSSUFC LOSS STREAK AT THAT BOUT
NO UFC TITLE FIGHTS RECORDEDAVG FIGHT TIME 7:09 · 1/1 TIMED
ALL RECORDED UFC RESULTS · OLDEST TO NEWEST
1FIGHTSUFC CAREER MAP
RECONCILED CAREER LEDGER
PROFESSIONAL MMA FIGHT HISTORY
50 recorded professional fights
CV
10 May 2013 · Showdown Fightsvs Colton VaughnShowdown Fights 11 - Buchholz vs. Bell
SubmissionSubmissionKimuraKimuraR1 · 2:30R1 · 2:30
Showdown Fights 11 - Buchholz vs. BellEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALMA
30 Jun 2012 · Total Mayhemvs Michael ArrantTotal Mayhem - Rage in the Cage
KOKOPunchPunchR1 · 0:48R1 · 0:48
Total Mayhem - Rage in the CageEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALBS
20 Jan 2012 · World Championship Full Contactvs Benjamin SmithWCFC - Last Man Standing 2
DecisionDecisionSplitSplitR1 · 5:00R1 · 5:00
WCFC - Last Man Standing 2EXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALJH
18 Nov 2011 · Showdown Fightsvs Jarome HatchShowdown Fights 5 - Evolution
SubmissionSubmissionGuillotine ChokeGuillotine ChokeR1 · 2:27R1 · 2:27
Showdown Fights 5 - EvolutionEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALCR
20 Aug 2011 · World Championship Full Contactvs Cole RoseWCFC - Pierpont Street Bash 1
KOKOPunchPunchR1 · 0:16R1 · 0:16
WCFC - Pierpont Street Bash 1EXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALKJ
10 Jun 2011 · Fight Kingvs Kyle JacksonFight King - Explosion
TKOTKOPunchesPunchesR2 · 1:47R2 · 1:47
Fight King - ExplosionEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALKA
12 Feb 2011 · Fight Kingvs Koffi AdzitsoFK - Fight Kings 5
TKOTKOPunchesPunchesR1 · 3:45R1 · 3:45
FK - Fight Kings 5EXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALTT
12 Nov 2010 · ZarMMAvs Tallon TorresZarMMA - Fight Night
SubmissionSubmissionArmbarArmbarR1 · 3:14R1 · 3:14
ZarMMA - Fight NightEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALTP
9 Sept 2010 · Kick Down MMAvs Travis PeakKickdown 82 - War in Wyoming
SubmissionSubmissionRear-Naked ChokeRear-Naked ChokeR1 · 4:09R1 · 4:09
Kickdown 82 - War in WyomingEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALJS
5 Jun 2010 · World Championship Full Contactvs Jordan SmithWCFC - World Championship Full Contact
SubmissionSubmissionGuillotine ChokeGuillotine ChokeR1 · 3:23R1 · 3:23
WCFC - World Championship Full ContactEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALJT
9 Apr 2010 · Showdown Fightsvs J.T. TaylorShowdown Fights 1 - Burkman vs. Paul
TKOTKOPunchesPunchesR2 · 3:31R2 · 3:31
Showdown Fights 1 - Burkman vs. PaulEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALJB
20 Nov 2009 · Showdown Fightsvs Joshua BurkmanThrowdown Showdown 5 - Homecoming
KOKOPunchPunchR1 · 4:14R1 · 4:14
Throwdown Showdown 5 - HomecomingEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALTH
18 Aug 2009 · Idaho Fight Leaguevs Ty HamblinIFL - Rage in the Cage
SubmissionSubmissionTriangle ChokeTriangle ChokeR1 · 1:45R1 · 1:45
IFL - Rage in the CageEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALCK
1 May 2009 · Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Nightvs Chris KennedyJHEFN - Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 8
DecisionDecisionUnanimousUnanimousR3 · 5:00R3 · 5:00
JHEFN - Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 8EXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALRS
6 Sept 2008 · Elite Warriors Championshipvs Rick StoryEWC 7 - Vancouver Cage Fights
SubmissionSubmissionRear-Naked ChokeRear-Naked ChokeR1 · 2:17R1 · 2:17
EWC 7 - Vancouver Cage FightsEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALAM
26 Jul 2008 · Victory Fighting Championshipvs Alonzo MartinezVFC 24 - Revolution
SubmissionSubmissionGuillotine ChokeGuillotine ChokeR2R2
VFC 24 - RevolutionEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALGR
19 Jul 2008 · Warriors Collidevs Gideon RayWC 4 - Rumble in the Rockies
SubmissionSubmissionRear Naked ChokeRear Naked ChokeR1 · 3:23R1 · 3:23
WC 4 - Rumble in the RockiesEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALTS
16 May 2008 · Warriors Collidevs Tim StoutWC 3 - Warriors Collide 3
TKOTKOPunchesPunchesR1 · 0:42R1 · 0:42
WC 3 - Warriors Collide 3EXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNAL
SubmissionSubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom GuardTriangle Choke From Bottom GuardR2 · 2:09R2 · 2:09
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn FinaleSIG 6/23 · TD 0/0 · CTRL 1:22
VIEW FIGHT →SHOW COMPLETE HISTORY · 30 MORESHOW RECENT FIGHTS
JW
18 Nov 2006 · Ultimate Combat Experiencevs Justin WrightUCE - Round 23 - Finals
SubmissionSubmissionTriangle ChokeTriangle ChokeR2 · 2:13R2 · 2:13
UCE - Round 23 - FinalsEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALJE
9 Sept 2006 · Ultimate Combat Experiencevs Jeremy ElisiusUCE - Round 22 - Finals
SubmissionSubmissionArmbarArmbarR1 · 1:08R1 · 1:08
UCE - Round 22 - FinalsEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALJC
19 Aug 2006 · Kick Down MMAvs John CronkKC 28 - Knock Out
TKOTKOCorner StoppageCorner StoppageR2 · 5:00R2 · 5:00
KC 28 - Knock OutEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALRP
12 Aug 2006 · Ultimate Combat Experiencevs Ray PeralesUCE - Round 22 - Episode 4
SubmissionSubmissionArmbarArmbarR2 · 2:11R2 · 2:11
UCE - Round 22 - Episode 4EXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALTW
11 Aug 2006 · Xtreme MMA (Utah)vs Tim WildeXtreme - MMA 4
SubmissionSubmissionArmbarArmbarR1 · 0:45R1 · 0:45
Xtreme - MMA 4EXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALGM
24 Jun 2006 · SportFightvs Gabriel MirandaSF 16 - Clash at the Casino
KOKOPunchPunchR1 · 2:12R1 · 2:12
SF 16 - Clash at the CasinoEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALDD
17 Jun 2006 · Ultimate Combat Experiencevs Derek DowneyUCE - Round 21 - Finals
SubmissionSubmissionRear-Naked ChokeRear-Naked ChokeR1 · 1:50R1 · 1:50
UCE - Round 21 - FinalsEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALKU
22 Apr 2006 · Ultimate Combat Experiencevs Kyacey UscolaUCE - Round 20 - Episode 8
TKOTKOPunchesPunchesR1 · 0:11R1 · 0:11
UCE - Round 20 - Episode 8EXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALPH
8 Apr 2006 · SportFightvs Pat HealySF 15 - Tribute
SubmissionSubmissionRear-Naked ChokeRear-Naked ChokeR2 · 2:56R2 · 2:56
SF 15 - TributeEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALEH
18 Mar 2006 · Worldwide Fighting Championshipvs Eric HeinzWFC - Final Countdown
SubmissionSubmissionGuillotine ChokeGuillotine ChokeR1 · 2:20R1 · 2:20
WFC - Final CountdownEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALBF
18 Feb 2006 · Ultimate Combat Experiencevs Ben FuimaonoUCE - Round 19 - Finals
SubmissionSubmissionArmbarArmbarR1 · 2:34R1 · 2:34
UCE - Round 19 - FinalsEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALBF
14 Jan 2006 · Ultimate Combat Experiencevs Ben FuimaonoUCE - Round 19 - Episode 2
SubmissionSubmissionArmbarArmbarR1 · 2:42R1 · 2:42
UCE - Round 19 - Episode 2EXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALBA
27 Aug 2005 · Ultimate Combat Experiencevs Blas AvenaUCE - Round 16 - Finals
SubmissionSubmissionGuillotine ChokeGuillotine ChokeR2R2
UCE - Round 16 - FinalsEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALDF
18 Jun 2005 · Ring of Firevs Drew FickettROF 17 - Unstoppable
SubmissionSubmissionRear-Naked ChokeRear-Naked ChokeR1 · 2:27R1 · 2:27
ROF 17 - UnstoppableEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALCW
28 May 2005 · SportFightvs Chris WilsonSF 10 - Mayhem
KOKOPunchPunchR1 · 2:30R1 · 2:30
SF 10 - MayhemEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALTD
29 Apr 2005 · X Fighting Championshipsvs Travis DoergeXFC - Dome Of Destruction 1
SubmissionSubmissionVerbalVerbalR1 · 2:33R1 · 2:33
XFC - Dome Of Destruction 1EXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALSB
5 Mar 2005 · International Fighting Championshipvs Shaun BeckettIFC - Eve Of Destruction
KOKOPunchPunchR1 · 0:57R1 · 0:57
IFC - Eve Of DestructionEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALBB
8 Jan 2005 · SportFightvs Brad BlackburnSF 8 - Justice
DecisionDecisionUnanimousUnanimousR3 · 5:00R3 · 5:00
SF 8 - JusticeEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALJW
27 Nov 2004 · Ultimate Combat Experiencevs Justin WrightUCE - Brawls of Fall 2 - Finals
TKOTKOPunchesPunchesR1 · 0:40R1 · 0:40
UCE - Brawls of Fall 2 - FinalsEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALSA
25 Sept 2004 · Cage Fighting Championship (Utah)vs Scott AndersonCFC 2 - Cage Fighting Championship 2
DecisionDecisionUnanimousUnanimousR3 · 5:00R3 · 5:00
CFC 2 - Cage Fighting Championship 2EXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALJW
11 Sept 2004 · Ultimate Combat Experiencevs Justin WrightUCE - Round 11 - Finals
DQDQIllegal StrikesIllegal StrikesR1R1
UCE - Round 11 - FinalsEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALSS
10 Jul 2004 · Ultimate Combat Experiencevs Steve SharpUCE - Summer Slam 2 - Finals
TKOTKOPunchesPunchesR3 · 0:38R3 · 0:38
UCE - Summer Slam 2 - FinalsEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALRP
26 Jun 2004 · SportFightvs Ray PeralesSF 4 - Fight For Freedom
SubmissionSubmissionNeck CrankNeck CrankR2R2
SF 4 - Fight For FreedomEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALCC
22 May 2004 · Ring of Firevs Carlos ConditROF 12 - Nemesis
SubmissionSubmissionTriangle ChokeTriangle ChokeR1 · 0:50R1 · 0:50
ROF 12 - NemesisEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALTC
1 May 2004 · Cage Fighting Championship (Utah)vs Tim CroftCFC 1 - Cage Fighting Championship 1
TKOTKOPunchesPunchesR1 · 2:29R1 · 2:29
CFC 1 - Cage Fighting Championship 1EXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALJP
19 Mar 2004 · SportFightvs John PaulsonSF 2 - On the Move
DecisionDecisionUnanimousUnanimousR3 · 5:00R3 · 5:00
SF 2 - On the MoveEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALDD
20 Sept 2003 · Rocky Mountain Rumblevs Derek DowneyRMR - Rocky Mountain Rumble
TKOTKOPunchesPunchesR1R1
RMR - Rocky Mountain RumbleEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALHW
19 Jul 2003 · Utah County Main Event Fighting Championshipsvs Hank WeissUtah County - Main Event FC
UNCONFIRMEDUNCONFIRMEDROUND AND TIME NOT RECORDEDROUND AND TIME NOT RECORDED
Utah County - Main Event FCEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALJS
25 Jan 2003 · Showdown in the Octagonvs John SandersSO - Showdown in the Octagon
TKOTKOPunchesPunchesROUND AND TIME NOT RECORDEDROUND AND TIME NOT RECORDED
SO - Showdown in the OctagonEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALHW
3 Jan 2003 · Ultimate Combat Experiencevs Hank WeissUCE - Round 1 - Finals
SubmissionSubmissionROUND AND TIME NOT RECORDEDROUND AND TIME NOT RECORDED
UCE - Round 1 - FinalsEXTERNAL CAREER RESULT
EXTERNALRECORD SCOPE This recorded professional snapshot includes identity-reconciled MMA results across promotions through 28 Sept 2013. It is not a live claim about unverified later fights. The latest UFC bout was on 23 Jun 2007; 19 later non-UFC bouts are included here. Non-UFC source last checked 15 Aug 2026: Fight Forensics fighter record. Professional MMA only; amateur and exhibition bouts, boxing, kickboxing, grappling and bare-knuckle boxing are excluded.