Combat Edge Intelligence

Antonio Carvalho vs Darren Elkins

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

15-6-0Record29-12-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'8"Height5'10"
TBDReach71"
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
Bruckmann Martial ArtsTeamDuneland Vale Tudo

What's at stake

Darren Elkins is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Antonio Carvalho carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Antonio CarvalhoNow 1627
If they win+19→ 1646
If they lose-13→ 1614
Darren ElkinsNow 1699
If they win+10→ 1709
If they lose-14→ 1685

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.

1525 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1652 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.03
Sig. strikes / min
3.40
29%
Strike accuracy
38%
3.62
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.22
65%
Strike defense
52%
0
Takedown avg.
2.86
0%
Takedown accuracy
35%
100%
Takedown defense
56%
0
Submission avg.
1.08

Trajectory

Antonio CarvalhoDarren Elkins
160016501700201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

7 (47%)
KO/TKO
9 (31%)
3 (20%)
Submission
6 (21%)
5 (33%)
Decision
14 (48%)

Combat Edge model read

Darren Elkins72%
Antonio Carvalho 28%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Darren Elkins a 72% favorite over Antonio Carvalho in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Darren Elkins holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1699 to 1627, a 72-point edge.

Antonio Carvalho finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Darren Elkins 52%.

Antonio Carvalho and Darren Elkins share 1 common opponent: Daniel Pineda.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinKO/TKO · 2012
Daniel Pineda
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2024