Combat Edge Intelligence

Antônio Carlos Jr. vs Luke Rockhold

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

18-6-0Record16-6-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'3"
79"Reach77"
205 lbsWeight185 lbs
American Top TeamTeamAmerican Kickboxing Academy· 1641 avg Elo · 5 rated

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
Luke RockholdNow 1742
If they win+16→ 1758
If they lose-16→ 1726

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 Elo1736 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.12
Sig. strikes / min
4.10
42%
Strike accuracy
50%
3.65
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.68
40%
Strike defense
54%
2.92
Takedown avg.
0.70
80%
Takedown accuracy
29%
73%
Takedown defense
65%
2.19
Submission avg.
1.01

Trajectory

Antônio Carlos Jr.Luke Rockhold
17001750202320242025

Win method breakdown

0 (0%)
KO/TKO
6 (38%)
12 (67%)
Submission
8 (50%)
6 (33%)
Decision
2 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Antônio Carlos Jr.70%
Luke Rockhold 30%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Antônio Carlos Jr. a 70% favorite over Luke Rockhold in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1747 vs 1742), separated by just 5 points.

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

Luke Rockhold enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Antônio Carlos Jr. finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Luke Rockhold 88%.

Antônio Carlos Jr. 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.