UFC 188 : VELASQUEZ VS WERDUM

Gilbert Melendez vs Eddie Alvarez

EventUFC 188 : VELASQUEZ VS WERDUM
DateJun 13, 2015
DivisionLightweight
StatusScheduled
VenueMexico City Arena
BroadcastESPN+
Start time & how to watch

Main card starts Saturday, June 13, 2015 — watch on ESPN+.

US East (ET)
Sat 2:00 PM
US West (PT)
Sat 11:00 AM
United Kingdom
Sat 7:00 PM
Central Europe
Sat 8:00 PM
Australia (Sydney)
Sun 4:00 AM

Gilbert Melendez vs Eddie Alvarez is a scheduled Lightweight fight on UFC 188 : VELASQUEZ VS WERDUM. Gilbert Melendez enters with a 22-8-0 record and Eddie Alvarez enters with a 30-8-0 record. Combat Edge tracks the matchup preview, UFC stats, Elo edge, shared opponents, event date, venue, and full fight card.

Gilbert Melendez vs Eddie Alvarez quick answers

When is Gilbert Melendez vs Eddie Alvarez?

Gilbert Melendez vs Eddie Alvarez is listed for UFC 188 : VELASQUEZ VS WERDUM on Jun 13, 2015 at 2:00 PM CDT.

What event is Gilbert Melendez vs Eddie Alvarez on?

Gilbert Melendez vs Eddie Alvarez is listed on UFC 188 : VELASQUEZ VS WERDUM.

What are the records for Gilbert Melendez vs Eddie Alvarez?

Gilbert Melendez enters with a 22-8-0 record and Eddie Alvarez enters with a 30-8-0 record.

What division is Gilbert Melendez vs Eddie Alvarez?

Gilbert Melendez vs Eddie Alvarez is listed as a Lightweight fight.

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Fight Overview

RoundTBD
TimeTBD
22-8-0Record30-8-0
44Age42
5'9"Height5'9"
73,0"Reach69,0"
155 lbsWeight170 lbs
LightweightWeight ClassLightweight
usEddie AlvarezThe Underground King30-8-0usEddie Alvarez
Combat Edge Intelligence

Fight Intelligence

Eddie Alvarez owns a 56-point Elo edge (great). Eddie Alvarez shows more surface-level statistical edges across the tracked UFC categories. 3 shared opponents give extra context.

Full Gilbert Melendez vs Eddie Alvarez comparison →

Recent form

Gilbert MelendezL L L L L · -75 Elo last 5
LLLLL
Eddie AlvarezL W L L W · -41 Elo last 5
LWLLW

Elo edge

Gilbert Melendez1740-13 last move
Eddie Alvarez1796-17 last move

Stat advantages

Gilbert MelendezvsEddie Alvarez
Takedown average
1.64vs2.92
Sig. strikes absorbed per min
2.53vs4.39
Submission average
0.20vs0.47
Takedown defense
72%vs93%

Finishing profile

Gilbert MelendezKO/TKO leads 55% of wins
Eddie AlvarezKO/TKO leads 60% of wins

Tale of the tape

Gilbert MelendezEddie Alvarez
3.44Sig. strikes landed per min4.32
Division Average : 4.46
33Sig. strike accuracy41
Division Average : 48
2.53Sig. strikes absorbed per min4.39
Division Average : 4.20
63Sig. strike defense56
Division Average : 54
1.64Takedown average2.92
Division Average : 1.66
41Takedown accuracy37
Division Average : 36
72Takedown defense93
Division Average : 64
0.20Submission average0.47
Division Average : 0.48
12Wins by knockout18
0Wins by submission6
10Wins by decision6
0Losses by knockout4
1Losses by submission2
7Losses by decision2

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