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Combat Edge Intelligence

Antonio Budimir vs Brian Melancon

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

6-2-0Record7-3-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'2"Height5'8"
TBDReachTBD
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Gym 23· 1615 avg Elo · 5 ratedTeamParadigm Training Center

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.

Antonio BudimirNow 1586
If they win+24→ 1610
If they lose-24→ 1562
Brian MelanconNow 1586
If they win+24→ 1610
If they lose-24→ 1562

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.

1490 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1582 · 9 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
4.18
Not available
Strike accuracy
49%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.64
Not available
Strike defense
65%
Not available
Takedown avg.
2.02
Not available
Takedown accuracy
100%
Not available
Takedown defense
67%
Not available
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Antonio BudimirBrian Melancon
15501600201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (67%)
KO/TKO
4 (57%)
1 (17%)
Submission
1 (14%)
1 (17%)
Decision
2 (29%)

Combat Edge model read

Antonio Budimir59%
Brian Melancon 41%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Antonio Budimir a 59% favorite over Brian Melancon in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1586 vs 1586), separated by just 0 points.

Antonio Budimir finishes 83% of wins inside the distance, Brian Melancon 71%.

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