Combat Edge Intelligence

Antônio Carlos Jr. vs Matt Lindland

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

18-6-0Record22-9-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'0"
79"ReachTBD
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 1731
If they win+16→ 1747
If they lose-16→ 1715
Matt LindlandNow 1729
If they win+12→ 1741
If they lose-12→ 1717

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.

1588 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1668 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.12
Sig. strikes / min
2.46
42%
Strike accuracy
52%
3.65
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.27
40%
Strike defense
52%
2.92
Takedown avg.
3.46
80%
Takedown accuracy
50%
73%
Takedown defense
61%
2.19
Submission avg.
1.15

Trajectory

Antônio Carlos Jr.Matt Lindland
170017502010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

0 (0%)
KO/TKO
9 (43%)
12 (67%)
Submission
6 (29%)
6 (33%)
Decision
6 (29%)

Combat Edge model read

Antônio Carlos Jr.67%
Matt Lindland 33%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Antônio Carlos Jr. a 67% favorite over Matt Lindland in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1731 vs 1729), separated by just 2 points.

Antônio Carlos Jr. enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Antônio Carlos Jr. finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Matt Lindland 71%.

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