Combat Edge Intelligence

Antônio Carlos Jr. vs Ronaldo Souza

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

18-6-0Record26-10-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'1"
79"Reach72"
205 lbsWeight185 lbs
American Top TeamTeamFusion X-Cel Performance· 1620 avg Elo · 3 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
Ronaldo SouzaNow 1749
If they win+12→ 1761
If they lose-12→ 1737

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 Elo1726 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.12
Sig. strikes / min
2.53
42%
Strike accuracy
47%
3.65
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.83
40%
Strike defense
62%
2.92
Takedown avg.
2.57
80%
Takedown accuracy
39%
73%
Takedown defense
58%
2.19
Submission avg.
1.34

Trajectory

Antônio Carlos Jr.Ronaldo Souza
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Win method breakdown

0 (0%)
KO/TKO
8 (31%)
12 (67%)
Submission
14 (54%)
6 (33%)
Decision
4 (15%)

Combat Edge model read

Antônio Carlos Jr.72%
Ronaldo Souza 28%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Antônio Carlos Jr. a 72% favorite over Ronaldo Souza in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Ronaldo Souza's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1747 vs 1749), separated by just 2 points.

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

Ronaldo Souza enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Antônio Carlos Jr. finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Ronaldo Souza 85%.

Antônio Carlos Jr. carries a 7-inch reach advantage.

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