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Combat Edge Intelligence

Alex Morono vs Austin Vanderford

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

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Alex Morono

“The Great White”

24-13-0WelterweightUFC

1686Good

Tale of the tape

24-13-0Record13-3-0
WelterweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height5'11"
72"Reach74"
170 lbsWeight185 lbs
Fortis MMATeamGracie Barra Portland

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.

Alex MoronoNow 1686
If they win+12→ 1698
If they lose-12→ 1674
Austin VanderfordNow 1690
If they win+16→ 1706
If they lose-16→ 1674

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.

1671 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1604 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

5.03
Sig. strikes / min
3.04
40%
Strike accuracy
59%
4.78
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.71
56%
Strike defense
48%
0.33
Takedown avg.
3.08
24%
Takedown accuracy
36%
48%
Takedown defense
100%
0.33
Submission avg.
1.23

Trajectory

Alex MoronoAustin Vanderford
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (26%)
KO/TKO
5 (38%)
7 (30%)
Submission
3 (23%)
10 (43%)
Decision
5 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Alex Morono64%
Austin Vanderford 36%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Alex Morono a 64% favorite over Austin Vanderford in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Austin Vanderford's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1686 vs 1690), separated by just 4 points.

Alex Morono enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Alex Morono finishes 57% of wins inside the distance, Austin Vanderford 62%.

Austin Vanderford carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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