Combat Edge Intelligence

Anthony Johnson vs Antônio Rogério Nogueira

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

23-6-0Record23-10-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'2"Height6'2"
78''Reach77"
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamTeam Nogueira

What's at stake

Anthony Johnson is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Antônio Rogério Nogueira carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Anthony JohnsonNow 1832
If they win+8→ 1840
If they lose-16→ 1816
Antônio Rogério NogueiraNow 1708
If they win+16→ 1724
If they lose-8→ 1700

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.

1739 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1714 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.25
Sig. strikes / min
2.43
48%
Strike accuracy
35%
1.83
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.34
60%
Strike defense
60%
2.43
Takedown avg.
0.64
58%
Takedown accuracy
45%
77%
Takedown defense
62%
0.64
Submission avg.
0.79

Trajectory

Anthony JohnsonAntônio Rogério Nogueira
1700175018001850201920202021

Win method breakdown

17 (74%)
KO/TKO
8 (35%)
0 (0%)
Submission
6 (26%)
6 (26%)
Decision
9 (39%)

Combat Edge model read

Anthony Johnson83%
Antônio Rogério Nogueira 17%Elo baseline: 67%

The Combat Edge model makes Anthony Johnson a 83% favorite over Antônio Rogério Nogueira in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (67%).

Anthony Johnson holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1832 to 1708, a 124-point edge.

Antônio Rogério Nogueira enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Anthony Johnson finishes 74% of wins inside the distance, Antônio Rogério Nogueira 61%.

Anthony Johnson and Antônio Rogério Nogueira share 2 common opponents: Ryan Bader and Phil Davis.

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

Common opponents (2)

WinKO/TKO · 2016
Ryan Bader
LossKO/TKO · 2016
WinDecision - Unanimous · 2014
Phil Davis
WinDecision - Unanimous · 2011