Brandon Melendez vs Yusuf Nazokatov
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
25-25-0Record3-3-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'10"Height5'11"
TBDReach-
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
Elite PerformanceTeamNext Generation MMA Liverpool
What's at stake
Yusuf Nazokatov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +23 while a loss costs more — Brandon Melendez carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+13→ 1495
If they lose-11→ 1471
If they win+23→ 1520
If they lose-25→ 1472
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 Elo1497 · 6 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Brandon MelendezYusuf Nazokatov
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Yusuf Nazokatov75%
Brandon Melendez 25%Elo baseline: 52%
The Combat Edge model makes Yusuf Nazokatov a 75% favorite over Brandon Melendez in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).
Yusuf Nazokatov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1497 to 1482, a 15-point edge.
Brandon Melendez finishes 88% of wins inside the distance, Yusuf Nazokatov 67%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.