Combat Edge Intelligence

Gilbert Melendez vs Vinicius Oliveira

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

22-8-0Record24-4-0
LightweightDivisionBantamweight
5'9"Height5'9"
73,0"Reach70"
155 lbsWeight135 lbs
Skrap PackTeamSombra Team

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.

Gilbert MelendezNow 1740
If they win+12→ 1752
If they lose-12→ 1728
Vinicius OliveiraNow 1744
If they win+16→ 1760
If they lose-16→ 1728

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.

1727 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1658 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.44
Sig. strikes / min
4.73
33%
Strike accuracy
44%
2.53
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.70
63%
Strike defense
57%
1.64
Takedown avg.
1.45
41%
Takedown accuracy
47%
72%
Takedown defense
70%
0.20
Submission avg.
0.21

Trajectory

Gilbert MelendezVinicius Oliveira
1650170017502017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

12 (55%)
KO/TKO
17 (71%)
0 (0%)
Submission
2 (8%)
10 (45%)
Decision
5 (21%)

Combat Edge model read

Vinicius Oliveira70%
Gilbert Melendez 30%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Vinicius Oliveira a 70% favorite over Gilbert Melendez in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1740 vs 1744), separated by just 4 points.

Gilbert Melendez enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Gilbert Melendez finishes 55% of wins inside the distance, Vinicius Oliveira 79%.

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.