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Jose Cleiton de Melo Jr.

Jose Cleiton de Melo Jr.

“ Junior the Fortaleza Kid ”

Brazil Fortaleza 180.34 cm 71.21 kg Pitbull Brothers
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17-11-2
Pro W–L–O
#5843
Global rank

Standout achievements

#1 Fastest finish · Roca Fighting League #1 Fastest finish · Heroes Championship

Jose Cleiton de Melo Jr. is a Brazilian mixed martial artist with a professional record of 17-11-2 across 30 bouts. They've won 9 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission and 1 by decision — a 94 % finish rate. Most wins come by KO/TKO. Last competed April 2026 (active). Has fought most often in Brazil (20 bouts).

Finish rate
94 %
Wins by
9 KO · 7 SUB · 1 DEC
Usually wins by
KO/TKO
Usually loses by
KO/TKO
Fastest win
0:48 (Rd 1)
vs Sasso Sales Oliveira
Fastest loss
0:36 (Rd 1)
vs Nikita Kulshin
Most fights in
Brazil 20
Last fought
Apr 2026 · Active
WIN RATEKOSUBMISSIONDECISIONEXPERIENCEACTIVITY

Fight locations (8 venues)

Career timeline — fights by year

012342013: 1W 1L2013: 1W 1L20132014: 1W 0L2015: 0W 1L20152016: 1W 0L2017: 2W 1L2017: 2W 1L20172018: 2W 1L2018: 2W 1L2019: 4W 0L20192020: no fights2021: 0W 1L20212022: 2W 1L2022: 2W 1L2023: 1W 3L2023: 1W 3L20232024: 2W 1L 1O2024: 2W 1L 1O2024: 2W 1L 1O2025: 1W 0L 1O2025: 1W 0L 1O20252026: 0W 1L2026
Wins Losses Draw/NC

Frequently asked

What is Jose Cleiton de Melo Jr.'s MMA record?

Jose Cleiton de Melo Jr. has a professional MMA record of 17-11-2 — 9 wins by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 1 by decision.

How does Jose Cleiton de Melo Jr. usually win?

They most often win by KO/TKO (9 of 17 wins).

How does Jose Cleiton de Melo Jr. usually lose?

Most of Jose Cleiton de Melo Jr.'s losses come by KO/TKO (5 of 11).

Is Jose Cleiton de Melo Jr. still active?

Jose Cleiton de Melo Jr. last competed in April 2026, and is considered active (no bout in over two years).

What is Jose Cleiton de Melo Jr.'s fastest finish?

submission of Sasso Sales Oliveira in 0:48 (Rd 1) at Aspera FC 53 - Aspera Fighting Championship 53.

Where is Jose Cleiton de Melo Jr. from?

Jose Cleiton de Melo Jr. is a Brazilian mixed martial artist.

What is Jose Cleiton de Melo Jr.'s longest MMA win streak?

Jose Cleiton de Melo Jr.'s longest winning run on record is 5 straight victories.

Where does Jose Cleiton de Melo Jr. rank in MMA?

Jose Cleiton de Melo Jr. sits at #5,843 of 32,631 fighters in the Fight Forensics global MMA rankings.

Pro MMA (30)

L
vs Nikita Kulshin
LFA 231 - Lozej vs. Ibarra · Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA)
2026-04-17
W
vs John Ramirez
Anthony Pettis FC 19 - Virginia Fight Night 4 · Anthony Pettis Fighting Championship (APFC)
2025-08-10
–
vs Jimmy Drago
CFFC 140 - Cage Fury Fighting Championships 140: Amosov vs. Millender · Cage Fury Fighting Championships
2025-03-14
–
vs Peter Petties Main
Anthony Pettis FC 12 - Virginia Fight Night 2 · Anthony Pettis Fighting Championship (APFC)
2024-08-25
L
vs Jhonny Carlos Main
AFC - Arena Fight Combat 26 · Arena Fight Combat
2024-03-22
W
vs Jorge Bueno
CFC 18 - Centurion FC 18: Rio de Janeiro · Centurion FC
2024-03-08
W
vs Jorge Bueno
CFC 18 - Centurion FC 18: Rio de Janeiro · Centurion FC
2024-03-08
L
vs Danillo Santos Main
VFE / Brave CF 78 - Victorious Fighting Entertainment / Brave Combat Federation 78 · Victorious Fighting Entertainment
2023-12-07
W
vs Roneyhildo da Silva Main
Heroes Championship - Melo vs. Santos · Heroes Championship
2023-09-23
L
vs Anderson Oliveira
Jungle Fight 118 - Colorado vs. Pereira · Jungle Fight
2023-07-29
L
vs Anderson Oliveira
Jungle Fight 118 - Aracaju · Jungle Fight
2023-07-29
L
vs Melquizael Costa Main
LFA 147 - Melo vs. Costa · Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA)
2022-11-18
W
vs Adam Assenza Main
LFA 139 - Assenza vs. Melo · Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA)
2022-08-19
W
vs Tommy Aaron
LFA 127 - Diaz vs. Assis · Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA)
2022-03-25
L
vs Guido Santos
Future MMA 13 - Ribeiro vs. Albuquerque · Future Fighting Championships
2021-09-24
W
vs Valdicelio Melo
MF - Macaiba Fight · Macaiba Fight
2019-11-16
W
vs Danusio Vasconcelos
Victorious FC 3 - Victorious Fighting Championship 3 · Victorious Fighting Championship
2019-10-26
W
vs Ricardo Diaz
LUX 004 - LUX Fight League 004 · LUX Fight League
2019-03-15
W
vs Ricardo Diaz
LUX 004 - CDMX · LUX Fight League
2019-03-15
W
vs Carlos Alberto Espinoza
RFL - Roca Fighting League 1 · Roca Fighting League
2018-07-13
L
vs Francisco Ferreira
GF - Gemeos Fight 8 · Gemeos Fight
2018-04-07
W
vs Ronei da Silva Ribeiro
VFC 1 - Vila Fight Championship 1 · Vila Fight Championship
2018-03-31
W
vs Danusio Vasconcelos
AF - Action Fight 7 · Action Fight
2017-12-16
L
vs Brendo Bispo
Bradar Fight - BFC: Maranhao vs. Curitiba · Bradar Fight
2017-09-16
W
vs Sasso Sales Oliveira
Aspera FC 53 - Aspera Fighting Championship 53 · Aspera Fighting Championship
2017-06-10
W
vs Yuri Mariano
1° Round Combat 3 - Silveira vs. Gereba · 1° Round Combat
2016-12-16
L
vs Jamil Silveira da Conceicao
1° Round Combat - Cachorrao vs. Orgulho · 1° Round Combat
2015-12-06
W
vs Francisco Berguison Paiva Gomes
FFC - Fight Fire Champion · Fight Fire Champion
2014-02-13
W
vs Roberto Bruno Machado
OFC 5 - Open Fight Cearense 5 · Open Fight Cearense
2013-09-21
L
vs Juninho Silva
OFC 4 - Open Fight Cearense 4 · Open Fight Cearense
2013-02-23