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

15-6-0Record29-13-0
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 1628
If they win+19→ 1647
If they lose-13→ 1615
Darren ElkinsNow 1685
If they win+10→ 1695
If they lose-14→ 1671

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.

1528 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1658 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.03
Sig. strikes / min
3.40
29%
Strike accuracy
38%
3.62
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.34
65%
Strike defense
51%
0
Takedown avg.
2.87
0%
Takedown accuracy
20%
100%
Takedown defense
56%
0
Submission avg.
1.07

Trajectory

Antonio CarvalhoDarren Elkins
1600165017002011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

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

Combat Edge model read

Darren Elkins70%
Antonio Carvalho 30%Elo baseline: 58%

The Combat Edge model makes Darren Elkins a 70% favorite over Antonio Carvalho in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (58%).

Darren Elkins holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1685 to 1628, a 57-point edge.

Darren Elkins enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

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