Combat Edge Intelligence

Aljamain Sterling vs Cody Gibson

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

Compare any two fighters →
Cody Gibson
us

Cody Gibson

“The Renegade”

21-12-0BantamweightUFC

1662Good

Tale of the tape

26-5-0Record21-12-0
FeatherweightDivisionBantamweight
5'7"Height5'10"
71"Reach71"
145 lbsWeight135 lbs
Serra-Longo Fight TeamTeamElite Team

What's at stake

Aljamain Sterling is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +6 while a loss costs more — Cody Gibson 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
Cody GibsonNow 1662
If they win+18→ 1680
If they lose-6→ 1656

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 Elo1657 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.45
Sig. strikes / min
3.61
53%
Strike accuracy
46%
2.21
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.18
60%
Strike defense
58%
2.45
Takedown avg.
2.13
31%
Takedown accuracy
38%
45%
Takedown defense
70%
0.64
Submission avg.
0.61

Trajectory

Aljamain SterlingCody Gibson
165017001750180018502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (12%)
KO/TKO
7 (33%)
8 (32%)
Submission
5 (24%)
14 (56%)
Decision
9 (43%)

Combat Edge model read

Aljamain Sterling92%
Cody Gibson 8%Elo baseline: 75%

The Combat Edge model makes Aljamain Sterling a 92% favorite over Cody Gibson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (75%).

Aljamain Sterling holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1856 to 1662, a 194-point edge.

Aljamain Sterling enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Cody Gibson enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Aljamain Sterling finishes 44% of wins inside the distance, Cody Gibson 57%.

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