Combat Edge Intelligence

John Allan vs Melvin Manhoef

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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John Allan
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John Allan

“The Hunter”

18-9-0Light Heavyweight

1609Solid
Melvin Manhoef
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Melvin Manhoef

“No Mercy”

32-17-1Light HeavyweightGanryujima

1617Solid

Tale of the tape

18-9-0Record32-17-1
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'1"Height5'8"
75"ReachTBD
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
Chute Boxe· 1678 avg Elo · 5 ratedTeamMike's Gym

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.

John AllanNow 1609
If they win+16→ 1625
If they lose-16→ 1593
Melvin ManhoefNow 1617
If they win+12→ 1629
If they lose-12→ 1605

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.

1535 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1557 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.56
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
43%
Strike accuracy
TBD
5.74
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
52%
Strike defense
TBD
1.40
Takedown avg.
TBD
71%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
50%
Takedown defense
TBD
0.84
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

John AllanMelvin Manhoef
1550160016502021202220232024

Win method breakdown

13 (72%)
KO/TKO
29 (91%)
4 (22%)
Submission
0 (0%)
1 (6%)
Decision
3 (9%)

Combat Edge model read

John Allan61%
Melvin Manhoef 39%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes John Allan a 61% favorite over Melvin Manhoef in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Melvin Manhoef's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1609 vs 1617), separated by just 8 points.

John Allan enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Melvin Manhoef enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

John Allan finishes 94% of wins inside the distance, Melvin Manhoef 91%.

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