Combat Edge Intelligence

Anthony Birchak vs Thomas Almeida

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

16-8-0Record22-5-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'8"Height5'7"
69,0"ReachTBD
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Luta Elite MMATeamChute Boxe Diego Lima

What's at stake

Thomas Almeida is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Anthony Birchak carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Anthony BirchakNow 1605
If they win+20→ 1625
If they lose-12→ 1593
Thomas AlmeidaNow 1701
If they win+9→ 1710
If they lose-15→ 1686

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.

1580 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1662 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.93
Sig. strikes / min
4.84
37%
Strike accuracy
44%
3.67
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.93
57%
Strike defense
62%
0.48
Takedown avg.
0.17
14%
Takedown accuracy
14%
62%
Takedown defense
76%
0.48
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Anthony BirchakThomas Almeida
160016501700201920202021

Win method breakdown

5 (31%)
KO/TKO
17 (77%)
8 (50%)
Submission
4 (18%)
3 (19%)
Decision
1 (5%)

Combat Edge model read

Thomas Almeida78%
Anthony Birchak 22%Elo baseline: 63%

The Combat Edge model makes Thomas Almeida a 78% favorite over Anthony Birchak in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (63%).

Thomas Almeida holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1701 to 1605, a 96-point edge.

Anthony Birchak enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Thomas Almeida enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Anthony Birchak finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Thomas Almeida 95%.

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