Combat Edge Intelligence

Alan Belcher vs Ed Herman

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

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“Short Fuse”

26-16-0Light HeavyweightUFC

1642Solid

Tale of the tape

19-9-0Record26-16-0
HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'2"Height6'2"
TBDReachTBD
233 lbsWeight205 lbs
RoufusportTeamAmerican Top Team Portland

What's at stake

Alan Belcher is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Ed Herman carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Alan BelcherNow 1685
If they win+11→ 1696
If they lose-13→ 1672
Ed HermanNow 1642
If they win+13→ 1655
If they lose-11→ 1631

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.

1661 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1640 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.70
Sig. strikes / min
3.31
42%
Strike accuracy
48%
3.10
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.71
60%
Strike defense
43%
0.44
Takedown avg.
1.96
27%
Takedown accuracy
48%
55%
Takedown defense
59%
0.87
Submission avg.
1.04

Trajectory

Alan BelcherEd Herman
165017002011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023

Win method breakdown

11 (58%)
KO/TKO
7 (27%)
5 (26%)
Submission
14 (54%)
3 (16%)
Decision
5 (19%)

Combat Edge model read

Alan Belcher72%
Ed Herman 28%Elo baseline: 56%

The Combat Edge model makes Alan Belcher a 72% favorite over Ed Herman in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).

Alan Belcher holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1685 to 1642, a 43-point edge.

Alan Belcher enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Ed Herman enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Alan Belcher finishes 84% of wins inside the distance, Ed Herman 81%.

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