Head-to-head
Gilbert Melendez vs. Edson Barboza
Records, rates, and the radar that tells the truth — with the full analysis one tap away.
5'9" · 73" · Orthodox
Height · Reach · Stance
5'11" · 75" · Orthodox
The numbers
Career rates, side by side.
Full-career UFC rates — the longer bar has the better of each pair.
1-6-0
Record (pro · UFC)
24-14-0 · UFC 18-14-0
1
Wins vs .500+ opponents
13
2.75
Sig. strikes landed / min
4.14
3.98
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
4.68
28.9%
Striking accuracy
44.7%
59.1%
Striking defense
55.7%
0.42
Takedowns / 15 min
0.43
16.7%
Takedown accuracy
50.0%
75.0%
Takedown defense
73.1%
0.0
Sub attempts / 15 min
0.08
5.5%
Control time
6.4%
0%
Finish rate
50.0%
15:16
Avg fight time
11:58
The shape of the fight
Profiles, overlaid.
Percentiles against UFC veterans — plus whether these two have ever shared an opponent, or a cage.
Profiles overlaid (percentile vs UFC veterans)
■ Gilbert Melendez ■ Edson Barboza
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: 2016-07-23 — L for Gilbert Melendez · Decision - Unanimous R3
| Common opponent | Melendez | Barboza |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Pettis | L 2014 | W 2016 |