UFC 188 : VELASQUEZ VS WERDUM

Gilbert Melendez vs Eddie Alvarez

DateJun 13, 2015
DivisionLightweight
StatusScheduled
VenueMexico City Arena
BroadcastESPN+
Start times & how to watch
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 MelendezEl Nino |22-8-0Gilbert Melendez vs Eddie AlvarezEddie AlvarezThe Underground King |30-8-0
usGilbert MelendezEl Nino22-8-0Gilbert Melendez
Elo1739Good
3Y trend1771 → 1739
2016-07-24: 17712017-09-09: 17522019-07-06: 1739
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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
Elo1795Great
3Y trend1832 → 1795
2018-07-28: 18322019-03-31: 18072019-08-02: 18112021-04-28: 1795
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.

Compare Gilbert Melendez and Eddie Alvarez across their careers →

Recent career Elo trajectory

Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.

Gilbert MelendezEddie Alvarez
17501800185020172018201920202021

Recent form

Gilbert MelendezL L L L L · -74 Elo last 5
LLLLL
Eddie AlvarezL W L L W · -40 Elo last 5
LWLLW

Elo edge

Gilbert Melendez1739-13 last move
Eddie Alvarez1795-16 last move
Fight intelligence

Model forecast and your pick

Inspect the model’s probability and Elo baseline, then make your own call before the card starts.

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

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

3.44Sig. strikes landed per min4.32
UFC lightweight average : 3.84
33Sig. strike accuracy41
UFC lightweight average : 46%
2.53Sig. strikes absorbed per min4.39
UFC lightweight average : 3.91
63Sig. strike defense56
UFC lightweight average : 53%
1.64Takedown average2.92
UFC lightweight average : 1.69
41Takedown accuracy37
UFC lightweight average : 30%
72Takedown defense93
UFC lightweight average : 59%
0.20Submission average0.47
UFC lightweight average : 0.50
12Wins by knockout18
0Wins by submission6
10Wins by decision6
0Losses by knockout4
1Losses by submission2
7Losses by decision2

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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