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Fighter comparison

Elton Dedaj vs Luis Melendez

Records, Elo, stats and the Combat Edge model read, side by side.

Elton Dedaj
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Elton Dedaj

“Ded-eye”

2-2-0WelterweightLFA

1538Average

Combat Edge model read

Luis Melendez54%
Elton Dedaj 46%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Luis Melendez a 54% favorite over Elton Dedaj in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Luis Melendez holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1576 to 1538, a 38-point edge.

Luis Melendez enters on a 3-fight win streak.

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

Tale of the tape

2-2-0Record2-0-0
WelterweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height5'11"
76"Reach-
171 lbsWeight184 lbs

What's at stake

Luis Melendez is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +21 while a loss costs more — Elton Dedaj carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Elton DedajNow 1538
If they win+27→ 1565
If they lose-21→ 1517
Luis MelendezNow 1576
If they win+21→ 1597
If they lose-27→ 1549

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.

1506 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1509 · 7 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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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

Elton DedajLuis Melendez
155020252026

Win method breakdown

1 (50%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
1 (50%)
Submission
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
Decision
2 (100%)