Combat Edge Intelligence

Alex Garcia vs Ryan LaFlare

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

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Alex Garcia

“The Dominican Nightmare”

15-8-0WelterweightACA

1613Solid

Tale of the tape

15-8-0Record14-3-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height6'1"
72,0"Reach42,5"
171 lbsWeight170 lbs
Tristar GymTeamLong Island MMA

What's at stake

Ryan LaFlare is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Alex Garcia carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Alex GarciaNow 1613
If they win+21→ 1634
If they lose-11→ 1602
Ryan LaFlareNow 1721
If they win+11→ 1732
If they lose-21→ 1700

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.

1662 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1668 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.81
Sig. strikes / min
2.89
31%
Strike accuracy
40%
3.03
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.86
59%
Strike defense
63%
3.72
Takedown avg.
2.13
53%
Takedown accuracy
45%
67%
Takedown defense
59%
0.13
Submission avg.
0.20

Trajectory

Alex GarciaRyan LaFlare
160016501700175020162017201820192020

Win method breakdown

6 (40%)
KO/TKO
4 (29%)
6 (40%)
Submission
3 (21%)
3 (20%)
Decision
7 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Ryan LaFlare64%
Alex Garcia 36%Elo baseline: 65%

The Combat Edge model makes Ryan LaFlare a 64% favorite over Alex Garcia in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (65%).

Ryan LaFlare holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1721 to 1613, a 108-point edge.

Alex Garcia enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Alex Garcia finishes 80% of wins inside the distance, Ryan LaFlare 50%.

Alex Garcia and Ryan LaFlare share 1 common opponent: Court McGee.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossDEC · 2018
Court McGee
WinDecision - Unanimous · 2013