Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexander O'Sullivan vs Erik Silva

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Erik Silva
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Erik Silva

“The King”

9-4-0FeatherweightUFC

1580Solid

Tale of the tape

5-1-0Record9-4-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'9"Height5'10"
-Reach71"
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
C-MACTeamAntonio Silva Martial Arts

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 O'SullivanNow 1580
If they win+24→ 1604
If they lose-24→ 1556
Erik SilvaNow 1580
If they win+16→ 1596
If they lose-16→ 1564

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.

1504 · 6 fightsPre-fight Elo1537 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
2.07
TBD
Strike accuracy
70%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.57
TBD
Strike defense
40%
TBD
Takedown avg.
3.76
TBD
Takedown accuracy
80%
TBD
Takedown defense
63%
TBD
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Alexander O'SullivanErik Silva
160020252026

Win method breakdown

1 (20%)
KO/TKO
3 (33%)
2 (40%)
Submission
4 (44%)
2 (40%)
Decision
2 (22%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexander O'Sullivan51%
Erik Silva 49%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexander O'Sullivan a 51% favorite over Erik Silva in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1580 vs 1580), separated by just 0 points.

Erik Silva enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Alexander O'Sullivan finishes 60% of wins inside the distance, Erik Silva 78%.

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