Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexander Hernandez vs Rafael dos Anjos

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

18-9-0Record32-17-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'8"
72"Reach70"
148 lbsWeight155 lbs
Factory XTeamRDA Academy

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.

Alexander HernandezNow 1717
If they win+12→ 1729
If they lose-12→ 1705
Rafael dos AnjosNow 1714
If they win+12→ 1726
If they lose-12→ 1702

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.

1705 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1737 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

4.23
Sig. strikes / min
3.48
40%
Strike accuracy
47%
4.45
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.23
60%
Strike defense
60%
1.05
Takedown avg.
1.95
11%
Takedown accuracy
24%
69%
Takedown defense
55%
0.08
Submission avg.
0.57

Trajectory

Alexander HernandezRafael dos Anjos
1650170017502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (44%)
KO/TKO
5 (16%)
2 (11%)
Submission
11 (34%)
8 (44%)
Decision
16 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexander Hernandez68%
Rafael dos Anjos 32%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexander Hernandez a 68% favorite over Rafael dos Anjos in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1717 vs 1714), separated by just 3 points.

Rafael dos Anjos enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Alexander Hernandez finishes 56% of wins inside the distance, Rafael dos Anjos 50%.

Alexander Hernandez and Rafael dos Anjos share 1 common opponent: Renato Moicano.

Alexander Hernandez 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.

Common opponents (1)

LossSubmission · 2022
Renato Moicano
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2022