Combat Edge Intelligence

Albert Cheng vs Daniel Valderrama

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

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Tale of the tape

7-4-0Record2-0-0
LightweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'8"
TBDReach-
155 lbsWeight170 lbs

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.

Albert ChengNow 1549
If they win+16→ 1565
If they lose-16→ 1533
Daniel ValderramaNow 1551
If they win+24→ 1575
If they lose-24→ 1527

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.

1521 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1500 · 2 fights

Tracked stat edges

1
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
42%
Strike accuracy
TBD
2.60
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
71%
Strike defense
TBD
0
Takedown avg.
TBD
0%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
0%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Albert ChengDaniel Valderrama
145015001550201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (17%)
KO/TKO
1 (50%)
2 (33%)
Submission
0 (0%)
3 (50%)
Decision
1 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Daniel Valderrama79%
Albert Cheng 21%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Daniel Valderrama a 79% favorite over Albert Cheng in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1549 vs 1551), separated by just 2 points.

Daniel Valderrama enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Albert Cheng finishes 50% of wins inside the distance.

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