Combat Edge Intelligence

Melvin Guillard vs Ross Pearson

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

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Melvin Guillard
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Melvin Guillard

“The Young Assassin”

32-22-2WelterweightUCL

1521Average
Ross Pearson
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Ross Pearson

“The Real Deal”

20-17-0LightweightMTK

1572Solid

Tale of the tape

32-22-2Record20-17-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'8"
TBDReach69,0"
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
Genesis Training CenterTeamCentral Coast MMA

What's at stake

Ross Pearson is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Melvin Guillard carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Melvin GuillardNow 1521
If they win+14→ 1535
If they lose-10→ 1511
Ross PearsonNow 1572
If they win+10→ 1582
If they lose-14→ 1558

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.

1609 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1659 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.96
Sig. strikes / min
3.68
41%
Strike accuracy
40%
1.85
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.09
66%
Strike defense
62%
1.30
Takedown avg.
0.74
64%
Takedown accuracy
36%
61%
Takedown defense
75%
0.19
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Melvin GuillardRoss Pearson
15501600201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

21 (66%)
KO/TKO
7 (35%)
2 (6%)
Submission
5 (25%)
9 (28%)
Decision
8 (40%)

Combat Edge model read

Ross Pearson70%
Melvin Guillard 30%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Ross Pearson a 70% favorite over Melvin Guillard in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Ross Pearson holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1572 to 1521, a 51-point edge.

Melvin Guillard enters on a 10-fight loss streak.

Ross Pearson enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Melvin Guillard finishes 72% of wins inside the distance, Ross Pearson 60%.

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