Gilbert Melendez vs José Delano
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
22-8-0Record17-3-0
LightweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'9"Height5'8"
73,0"Reach70"
155 lbsWeight146 lbs
Skrap PackTeamBrazilian Top Team· 1661 avg Elo · 3 rated
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.
If they win+12→ 1752
If they lose-12→ 1728
If they win+16→ 1756
If they lose-16→ 1724
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.
1726 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1564 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Gilbert MelendezJosé Delano
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Gilbert Melendez and José Delano within a point of even.
Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1740 vs 1740), separated by just 0 points.
Gilbert Melendez enters on a 5-fight loss streak.
José Delano enters on a 5-fight win streak.
Gilbert Melendez finishes 55% of wins inside the distance, José Delano 53%.
Gilbert Melendez 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.