Combat Edge Intelligence

Alex Nicholson vs Steve Cantwell

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

19-11-0Record7-6-0
HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'4"Height6'2"
81,0"ReachTBD
224 lbsWeight185 lbs
American Top Team OrlandoTeamOne Kick's Gym

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
Steve CantwellNow 1629
If they win+16→ 1645
If they lose-16→ 1613

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 Elo1601 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.12
Sig. strikes / min
3.63
44%
Strike accuracy
35%
4.65
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.76
47%
Strike defense
55%
0
Takedown avg.
0.65
TBD
Takedown accuracy
31%
50%
Takedown defense
81%
0.53
Submission avg.
0.65

Trajectory

Alex NicholsonSteve Cantwell
160016501700201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

17 (89%)
KO/TKO
3 (43%)
2 (11%)
Submission
4 (57%)
0 (0%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Steve Cantwell53%
Alex Nicholson 47%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Steve Cantwell a 53% favorite over Alex Nicholson in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Alex Nicholson's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1630 vs 1629), separated by just 1 points.

Alex Nicholson enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Steve Cantwell enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Alex Nicholson finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Steve Cantwell 100%.

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