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Combat Edge Intelligence

Alex Oliveira vs Gilbert Burns

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

26-19-1Record22-10-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'10"
76"Reach 71"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
ATS Team Tres RiosTeamKill Cliff FC

What's at stake

Gilbert Burns is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +6 while a loss costs more — Alex Oliveira carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Alex OliveiraNow 1570
If they win+18→ 1588
If they lose-6→ 1564
Gilbert BurnsNow 1746
If they win+6→ 1752
If they lose-18→ 1728

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.

1592 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1777 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.99
Sig. strikes / min
3.16
51%
Strike accuracy
48%
2.55
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.68
47%
Strike defense
53%
2.35
Takedown avg.
2.04
30%
Takedown accuracy
11%
64%
Takedown defense
54%
0.57
Submission avg.
0.44

Trajectory

Alex OliveiraGilbert Burns
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Win method breakdown

15 (58%)
KO/TKO
6 (27%)
6 (23%)
Submission
9 (41%)
5 (19%)
Decision
7 (32%)

Combat Edge model read

Gilbert Burns78%
Alex Oliveira 22%Elo baseline: 73%

The Combat Edge model makes Gilbert Burns a 78% favorite over Alex Oliveira in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (73%).

Gilbert Burns holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1746 to 1570, a 176-point edge.

Alex Oliveira enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Gilbert Burns enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Alex Oliveira finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Gilbert Burns 68%.

Alex Oliveira carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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