Combat Edge Intelligence

André Muniz vs Paul Craig

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

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Paul Craig

Paul Craig

“Bearjew”

17-10-1MiddleweightUFC

1662Good

Tale of the tape

24-8-0Record17-10-1
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'4"
78"Reach76"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Tata Fight Team Montes ClarosTeamScottish Hit Squad

What's at stake

André Muniz is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Paul Craig carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

André MunizNow 1722
If they win+10→ 1732
If they lose-14→ 1708
Paul CraigNow 1662
If they win+14→ 1676
If they lose-10→ 1652

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.

1711 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1714 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.04
Sig. strikes / min
2.54
50%
Strike accuracy
45%
2.33
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3
51%
Strike defense
44%
4.02
Takedown avg.
1.47
49%
Takedown accuracy
19%
36%
Takedown defense
35%
1.19
Submission avg.
1.38

Trajectory

André MunizPaul Craig
16501700175020242025

Win method breakdown

4 (17%)
KO/TKO
4 (24%)
15 (63%)
Submission
13 (76%)
5 (21%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

André Muniz72%
Paul Craig 28%Elo baseline: 59%

The Combat Edge model makes André Muniz a 72% favorite over Paul Craig in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (59%).

André Muniz holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1722 to 1662, a 60-point edge.

André Muniz enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Paul Craig enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

André Muniz finishes 79% of wins inside the distance, Paul Craig 100%.

André Muniz and Paul Craig share 1 common opponent: Brendan Allen.

André Muniz 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.

Common opponents (1)

LossSubmission · 2023
Brendan Allen
LossSubmission · 2023