Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Jungle FightJungle Fight 118
Catchweight5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Anderson Nascimento
BrazilAnderson Nascimento
“Astro da Maldade”
17-6-0
RESULT

Anderson Nascimento def. Junior Melo (TKO)

TKO · Round 2 · 01:39
Junior Melo
BrazilJunior Melo
“The Fortaleza Kid”
15-10-1
Saturday, July 29, 2023

Anderson Nascimento defeated Junior Melo by TKO in round 2 (01:39) in the Catchweight bout of Jungle Fight 118, held Saturday, July 29, 2023.

Fight stats

Anderson Nascimento
Junior Melo
1
Knockdowns
0
26
Significant strikes
8
-
Sig. strike accuracy
-
55
Total strikes
21
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 1
100%
Takedown accuracy
0%
0
Submission attempts
1
-
Reversals
-
3:20
Control time
2:31
Significant strikes by target
19
Head
6
7
Body
2
0
Leg
0
3
Distance
3
23
Clinch
5
23
Ground
5
Time in position
1:16
Distance
1:16
0:34
Clinch
0:34
5:21
Ground
5:21

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
13
Sig. str.
6
26
Total str.
16
7
Head
4
6
Body
2
0
Distance
1
13
Clinch
5
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 1
0
Sub. att
1
2:25
Ctrl
2:31
Time in position
0:41
Distance
0:41
0:34
Clinch
0:34
4:24
Ground
4:24
ROUND 2
1
KD
0
13
Sig. str.
2
29
Total str.
5
12
Head
2
1
Body
0
3
Distance
2
10
Clinch
0
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:55
Ctrl
0:00
Time in position
0:35
Distance
0:35
0:00
Clinch
0:00
0:57
Ground
0:57

Frequently asked questions

Who won Anderson Nascimento vs Junior Melo?

Anderson Nascimento defeated Junior Melo by TKO in round 2 (01:39) in the Catchweight bout of Jungle Fight 118, held Saturday, July 29, 2023.

Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Anderson Nascimento 53%47% Junior Melo

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

17-6-0
Record
15-10-1
1663
Power Index rating
1643
0
Win Streak
0
40
Age
31
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
-
Stance
-
Catchweight
Weight Class
Catchweight
Brazil
Nationality
Brazil

Striking Profile

5.93
SLpM
2.17
-
Str. Acc.
-
6.62
SApM
3.42
-
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

1.54
TD Avg.
0.00
57%
TD Acc.
0%
55%
TD Def.
50%
1.20
Sub. Avg.
0.70

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Anderson Nascimento · 2-3
  • L
    Matheus Araujo
    Jungle Fight 149: Fight do Milhão · Apr 25, 2026
    Submission · R1 · 02:52 · Welterweight
  • L
    Ernane Pimenta
    Jungle Fight 145 · Feb 28, 2026
    TKO · R2 · 03:03 · Welterweight
  • L
    Vanderlei Gonçalves
    Jungle Fight 136 · May 24, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 01:06 · Welterweight
  • W
    Cesar Augusto
    Jungle Fight 124 · Mar 16, 2024
    TKO · R3 · 03:04 · Welterweight
  • W
    Vanderlei Gonçalves
    Jungle Fight 121 · Oct 28, 2023
    Submission · R1 · 02:15 · Middleweight
Junior Melo · 1-2-1
  • L
    Nikita Kulshin
    LFA 231: Lozej vs. Ibarra · Apr 17, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 0:36 · Lightweight
  • W
    John Ramirez
    Anthony Pettis FC 19 · Aug 10, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Catchweight
  • NC
    Jimmy Drago
    CFFC 140: Rzgoev vs. Roberts · Mar 14, 2025
    No Contest · R2 · 3:47 · Welterweight
  • D
    Peter Petties
    Anthony Pettis FC 12 · Aug 25, 2024
    Decision · Welterweight
  • L
    Jhonny Carlos
    Arena Fight Combat 26 · Mar 22, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 0:50 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 6 fights · 2 fights
38.5
Avg sig. strikes
23.5
0.67
Avg takedowns
0.00
2:14
Avg control time
3:48
176
Career high strikes
39
1
Career high TDs
0

Strike Distribution

Anderson Nascimento
Strike target
Junior Melo
77%
Head
60%
19%
Body
4%
3%
Leg
36%
Anderson Nascimento
Strike position
Junior Melo
20%
Distance
26%
45%
Clinch
48%
35%
Ground
27%