Combat Edge Intelligence

Alex Nicholson vs César Almeida

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

19-11-0Record7-3-0
HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'4"Height6'1"
81,0"Reach74"
224 lbsWeight185 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.

Alex NicholsonNow 1630
If they win+12→ 1642
If they lose-12→ 1618
César AlmeidaNow 1627
If they win+16→ 1643
If they lose-16→ 1611

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.

1577 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1613 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

4.12
Sig. strikes / min
3.46
44%
Strike accuracy
59%
4.65
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.03
47%
Strike defense
46%
0
Takedown avg.
0
Not available
Takedown accuracy
0%
50%
Takedown defense
52%
0.53
Submission avg.
0.21

Trajectory

Alex NicholsonCésar Almeida
160016502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

17 (89%)
KO/TKO
5 (71%)
2 (11%)
Submission
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
Decision
2 (29%)

Combat Edge model read

Alex Nicholson55%
César Almeida 45%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Alex Nicholson a 55% favorite over César Almeida in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1630 vs 1627), separated by just 3 points.

Alex Nicholson enters on a 2-fight win streak.

César Almeida enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Alex Nicholson finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, César Almeida 71%.

Alex Nicholson carries a 7-inch reach advantage.

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