Combat Edge Intelligence

Andrew Craig vs Chris Leben

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

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Chris Leben

“The Crippler”

22-12-0MiddleweightUFC

1635Solid

Tale of the tape

9-4-0Record22-12-0
WelterweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height5'11"
TBDReachTBD
170 lbsWeight185 lbs
Team TookeTeamAlliance MMA

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.

Andrew CraigNow 1631
If they win+16→ 1647
If they lose-16→ 1615
Chris LebenNow 1635
If they win+12→ 1647
If they lose-12→ 1623

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.

1634 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1630 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.39
Sig. strikes / min
2.89
40%
Strike accuracy
44%
3.01
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.07
51%
Strike defense
52%
0.53
Takedown avg.
1.23
38%
Takedown accuracy
41%
72%
Takedown defense
54%
0
Submission avg.
0.87

Trajectory

Andrew CraigChris Leben
165017002012201320142015

Win method breakdown

3 (33%)
KO/TKO
12 (55%)
1 (11%)
Submission
5 (23%)
5 (56%)
Decision
5 (23%)

Combat Edge model read

Andrew Craig60%
Chris Leben 40%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Andrew Craig a 60% favorite over Chris Leben in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Chris Leben's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1631 vs 1635), separated by just 4 points.

Andrew Craig enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Chris Leben enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Andrew Craig finishes 44% of wins inside the distance, Chris Leben 77%.

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