Combat Edge Intelligence

Alex Morono vs Joaquin Buckley

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

1687Good

Tale of the tape

24-13-0Record21-8-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'8"
72"Reach76"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Fortis MMATeamMurcielago MMA

What's at stake

Joaquin Buckley is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Alex Morono carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Alex MoronoNow 1687
If they win+14→ 1701
If they lose-10→ 1677
Joaquin BuckleyNow 1755
If they win+10→ 1765
If they lose-14→ 1741

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.

1672 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1737 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.03
Sig. strikes / min
3.88
40%
Strike accuracy
37%
4.78
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.93
56%
Strike defense
59%
0.33
Takedown avg.
1.54
24%
Takedown accuracy
45%
48%
Takedown defense
72%
0.33
Submission avg.
0.08

Trajectory

Alex MoronoJoaquin Buckley
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (26%)
KO/TKO
15 (71%)
7 (30%)
Submission
0 (0%)
10 (43%)
Decision
6 (29%)

Combat Edge model read

Joaquin Buckley80%
Alex Morono 20%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Joaquin Buckley a 80% favorite over Alex Morono in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Joaquin Buckley holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1755 to 1687, a 68-point edge.

Alex Morono enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Joaquin Buckley enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Alex Morono finishes 57% of wins inside the distance, Joaquin Buckley 71%.

Joaquin Buckley carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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