Combat Edge Intelligence

Leonardo Silva 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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Melvin Manhoef

“No Mercy”

32-17-1Light HeavyweightGanryujima

1617Solid

Tale of the tape

22-10-0Record32-17-1
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'2"Height5'8"
75"ReachTBD
206 lbsWeight205 lbs
China TeamTeamMike'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.

Leonardo SilvaNow 1616
If they win+12→ 1628
If they lose-12→ 1604
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.

1581 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1557 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.07
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
40%
Strike accuracy
TBD
0.54
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
50%
Strike defense
TBD
24.11
Takedown avg.
TBD
50%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
0%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Leonardo SilvaMelvin Manhoef
16001650202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

12 (55%)
KO/TKO
29 (91%)
4 (18%)
Submission
0 (0%)
6 (27%)
Decision
3 (9%)

Combat Edge model read

Leonardo Silva66%
Melvin Manhoef 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Leonardo Silva a 66% favorite over Melvin Manhoef in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Melvin Manhoef's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1616 vs 1617), separated by just 1 points.

Leonardo Silva enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Melvin Manhoef enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Leonardo Silva finishes 73% 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.