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Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexey Polpudnikov vs Roan Carneiro

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

37-13-1Record21-13-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'6"Height5'11"
-Reach74,0"
171 lbsWeight170 lbs
MFP TeamTeamAmerican Top Team Atlanta

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.

Alexey PolpudnikovNow 1702
If they win+12→ 1714
If they lose-12→ 1690
Roan CarneiroNow 1702
If they win+12→ 1714
If they lose-12→ 1690

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.

1658 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1643 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
1.46
Not available
Strike accuracy
47%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.82
Not available
Strike defense
63%
Not available
Takedown avg.
3.05
Not available
Takedown accuracy
42%
Not available
Takedown defense
83%
Not available
Submission avg.
1.45

Trajectory

Alexey PolpudnikovRoan Carneiro
1700201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

21 (57%)
KO/TKO
3 (14%)
9 (24%)
Submission
9 (43%)
7 (19%)
Decision
9 (43%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexey Polpudnikov67%
Roan Carneiro 33%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexey Polpudnikov a 67% favorite over Roan Carneiro in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1702 vs 1702), separated by just 0 points.

Alexey Polpudnikov finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Roan Carneiro 57%.

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