Combat Edge Intelligence

Adam Masaev vs Joel Alvarez

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

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Joel Alvarez

“El Fenomeno”

23-4-0LightweightUFC

1715Good

Tale of the tape

12-0-0Record23-4-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
6'1"Height6'2"
-Reach77"
162 lbsWeight155 lbs
Tactical Fight TeamTeamBandog Fight Club

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.

Adam MasaevNow 1715
If they win+16→ 1731
If they lose-16→ 1699
Joel AlvarezNow 1715
If they win+16→ 1731
If they lose-16→ 1699

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.

1507 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1697 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
4.78
TBD
Strike accuracy
55%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.07
TBD
Strike defense
54%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0.19
TBD
Takedown accuracy
33%
TBD
Takedown defense
47%
TBD
Submission avg.
1.15

Trajectory

Adam MasaevJoel Alvarez
1700202420252026

Win method breakdown

2 (17%)
KO/TKO
5 (22%)
9 (75%)
Submission
17 (74%)
1 (8%)
Decision
1 (4%)

Combat Edge model read

Adam Masaev51%
Joel Alvarez 49%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Adam Masaev a 51% favorite over Joel Alvarez in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1715 vs 1715), separated by just 0 points.

Adam Masaev enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Adam Masaev finishes 92% of wins inside the distance, Joel Alvarez 96%.

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