Combat Edge Intelligence

Archie Colgan vs Beneil Dariush

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

13-0-0Record23-8-1
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'10"
70"Reach72"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Genesis Training AcademyTeamKings MMA

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.

Archie ColganNow 1748
If they win+16→ 1764
If they lose-16→ 1732
Beneil DariushNow 1745
If they win+12→ 1757
If they lose-12→ 1733

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.

1570 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1764 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
3.78
TBD
Strike accuracy
49%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.62
TBD
Strike defense
58%
TBD
Takedown avg.
2.11
TBD
Takedown accuracy
38%
TBD
Takedown defense
82%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.82

Trajectory

Archie ColganBeneil Dariush
16501700175018002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (38%)
KO/TKO
5 (22%)
1 (8%)
Submission
8 (35%)
7 (54%)
Decision
10 (43%)

Combat Edge model read

Archie Colgan60%
Beneil Dariush 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Archie Colgan a 60% favorite over Beneil Dariush in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1748 vs 1745), separated by just 3 points.

Archie Colgan enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Beneil Dariush enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Archie Colgan finishes 46% of wins inside the distance, Beneil Dariush 57%.

Beneil Dariush 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.