Combat Edge Intelligence

Brandon Melendez vs Israel Delgado

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

25-25-0Record4-3-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'10"Height5'10"
TBDReachUnknown
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
Elite PerformanceTeamPanther Muay Thai

What's at stake

Brandon Melendez is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Israel Delgado carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Brandon MelendezNow 1482
If they win+11→ 1493
If they lose-13→ 1469
Israel DelgadoNow 1463
If they win+25→ 1488
If they lose-23→ 1440

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.

1493 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1573 · 2 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Brandon MelendezIsrael Delgado
14501500155020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

10 (40%)
KO/TKO
2 (50%)
12 (48%)
Submission
0 (0%)
3 (12%)
Decision
2 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Brandon Melendez and Israel Delgado within a point of even.

Brandon Melendez holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1482 to 1463, a 19-point edge.

Israel Delgado enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Brandon Melendez finishes 88% of wins inside the distance, Israel Delgado 50%.

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