Combat Edge Intelligence

Anderson Silva vs Impa Kasanganay

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

34-11-0Record20-7-0
MiddleweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'2"Height6'0"
77"Reach75"
185 lbsWeight205 lbs
Team Nogueira· 1582 avg Elo · 3 ratedTeamKill Cliff FC

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.

Anderson SilvaNow 1718
If they win+12→ 1730
If they lose-12→ 1706
Impa KasanganayNow 1720
If they win+12→ 1732
If they lose-12→ 1708

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.

1707 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1679 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.05
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
62%
Strike accuracy
TBD
2.05
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
61%
Strike defense
TBD
0.50
Takedown avg.
TBD
78%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
69%
Takedown defense
TBD
0.79
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Anderson SilvaImpa Kasanganay
1700175018002020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

23 (68%)
KO/TKO
8 (40%)
3 (9%)
Submission
3 (15%)
8 (24%)
Decision
9 (45%)

Combat Edge model read

Impa Kasanganay73%
Anderson Silva 27%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Impa Kasanganay a 73% favorite over Anderson Silva in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1718 vs 1720), separated by just 2 points.

Anderson Silva enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Anderson Silva finishes 76% of wins inside the distance, Impa Kasanganay 55%.

Anderson Silva carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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