Combat Edge Intelligence

Anna Melisano vs Stewart Nicoll

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

6-2-0Record8-4-0
StrawweightDivisionFlyweight
5'6"Height5'5"
68"Reach65"
115 lbsWeight125 lbs

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Anna MelisanoNow 1589
If they win+24→ 1613
If they lose-24→ 1565
Stewart NicollNow 1591
If they win+16→ 1607
If they lose-16→ 1575

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1523 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1568 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Sig. strikes / min
3.63
TBD
Strike accuracy
39%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.84
TBD
Strike defense
50%
TBD
Takedown avg.
1.63
TBD
Takedown accuracy
4%
TBD
Takedown defense
29%
TBD
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Anna MelisanoStewart Nicoll
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Win method breakdown

2 (33%)
KO/TKO
4 (50%)
1 (17%)
Submission
3 (38%)
3 (50%)
Decision
1 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Anna Melisano and Stewart Nicoll within a point of even.

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1589 vs 1591), separated by just 2 points.

Stewart Nicoll enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Anna Melisano finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Stewart Nicoll 88%.

Anna Melisano carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.