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Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexander Poppeck vs Shane Carwin

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

21-6-0Record12-2-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'2"Height6'2"
75"ReachTBD
205 lbsWeight254 lbs
Munich Top TeamTeamGrudge Training Center

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 PoppeckNow 1672
If they win+12→ 1684
If they lose-12→ 1660
Shane CarwinNow 1674
If they win+16→ 1690
If they lose-16→ 1658

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.

1548 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1567 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

4.01
Sig. strikes / min
4.38
58%
Strike accuracy
47%
9.81
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.53
33%
Strike defense
54%
0
Takedown avg.
1.42
0%
Takedown accuracy
33%
0%
Takedown defense
43%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Alexander PoppeckShane Carwin
16501700200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

13 (65%)
KO/TKO
8 (67%)
1 (5%)
Submission
4 (33%)
6 (30%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexander Poppeck60%
Shane Carwin 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexander Poppeck a 60% favorite over Shane Carwin in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Shane Carwin's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1672 vs 1674), separated by just 2 points.

Alexander Poppeck finishes 70% of wins inside the distance, Shane Carwin 100%.

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