Combat Edge Intelligence

Antônio Carlos Jr. vs Dan Henderson

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

18-6-0Record32-15-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'1"
79"Reach74"
205 lbsWeight185 lbs
American Top TeamTeamTeam Quest

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.

Antônio Carlos Jr.Now 1747
If they win+16→ 1763
If they lose-16→ 1731
Dan HendersonNow 1740
If they win+12→ 1752
If they lose-12→ 1728

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 Elo1739 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.12
Sig. strikes / min
2.44
42%
Strike accuracy
47%
3.65
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.70
40%
Strike defense
52%
2.92
Takedown avg.
1.52
80%
Takedown accuracy
53%
73%
Takedown defense
58%
2.19
Submission avg.
0.34

Trajectory

Antônio Carlos Jr.Dan Henderson
17001750201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

0 (0%)
KO/TKO
17 (53%)
12 (67%)
Submission
1 (3%)
6 (33%)
Decision
14 (44%)

Combat Edge model read

Antônio Carlos Jr.72%
Dan Henderson 28%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Antônio Carlos Jr. a 72% favorite over Dan Henderson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1747 vs 1740), separated by just 7 points.

Antônio Carlos Jr. enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Antônio Carlos Jr. finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Dan Henderson 56%.

Antônio Carlos Jr. carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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