Combat Edge Intelligence

Aljamain Sterling vs Bryan Caraway

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

26-5-0Record22-9-0
FeatherweightDivisionBantamweight
5'7"Height5'9"
71"Reach68,0"
145 lbsWeight135 lbs
Serra-Longo Fight TeamTeamXtreme Couture

What's at stake

Aljamain Sterling is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +6 while a loss costs more — Bryan Caraway carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Aljamain SterlingNow 1856
If they win+6→ 1862
If they lose-18→ 1838
Bryan CarawayNow 1683
If they win+18→ 1701
If they lose-6→ 1677

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.

1779 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1653 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.45
Sig. strikes / min
2.53
53%
Strike accuracy
34%
2.21
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.61
60%
Strike defense
54%
2.45
Takedown avg.
2.57
31%
Takedown accuracy
26%
45%
Takedown defense
81%
0.64
Submission avg.
0.75

Trajectory

Aljamain SterlingBryan Caraway
170017501800185020192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (12%)
KO/TKO
2 (9%)
8 (32%)
Submission
16 (73%)
14 (56%)
Decision
4 (18%)

Combat Edge model read

Aljamain Sterling88%
Bryan Caraway 12%Elo baseline: 73%

The Combat Edge model makes Aljamain Sterling a 88% favorite over Bryan Caraway in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (73%).

Aljamain Sterling holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1856 to 1683, a 173-point edge.

Aljamain Sterling enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Aljamain Sterling finishes 44% of wins inside the distance, Bryan Caraway 82%.

Aljamain Sterling carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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