Combat Edge Intelligence

Anthony Birchak vs Gustavo Lopez

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

16-8-0Record16-8-1
BantamweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'8"Height5'5"
69,0"Reach67"
135 lbsWeight145 lbs
Luta Elite MMATeamXtreme Couture

What's at stake

Gustavo Lopez is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Anthony Birchak carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Anthony BirchakNow 1606
If they win+17→ 1623
If they lose-15→ 1591
Gustavo LopezNow 1638
If they win+11→ 1649
If they lose-13→ 1625

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.

1582 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1536 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.93
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
37%
Strike accuracy
TBD
3.67
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
57%
Strike defense
TBD
0.48
Takedown avg.
TBD
14%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
62%
Takedown defense
TBD
0.48
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Anthony BirchakGustavo Lopez
160016502019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

5 (31%)
KO/TKO
7 (44%)
8 (50%)
Submission
8 (50%)
3 (19%)
Decision
1 (6%)

Combat Edge model read

Gustavo Lopez60%
Anthony Birchak 40%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Gustavo Lopez a 60% favorite over Anthony Birchak in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Gustavo Lopez holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1638 to 1606, a 32-point edge.

Anthony Birchak enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Gustavo Lopez enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Anthony Birchak finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Gustavo Lopez 94%.

Anthony Birchak 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.