Combat Edge Intelligence

Assem Ghanem vs Paul Capaldo

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Paul Capaldo

“Paulie C”

7-1-0FeatherweightCFFC

1616Solid

Tale of the tape

7-0-0Record7-1-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'11"Height5'8"
70"ReachTBD
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
S&B AcademyTeamNick Catone MMA & Fitness

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.

Assem GhanemNow 1616
If they win+24→ 1640
If they lose-24→ 1592
Paul CapaldoNow 1616
If they win+24→ 1640
If they lose-24→ 1592

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.

1527 · 5 fightsPre-fight Elo1498 · 8 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Sig. strikes / min
0
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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Assem GhanemPaul Capaldo
1550160020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

2 (29%)
KO/TKO
3 (43%)
2 (29%)
Submission
0 (0%)
3 (43%)
Decision
4 (57%)

Combat Edge model read

Paul Capaldo60%
Assem Ghanem 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Paul Capaldo a 60% favorite over Assem Ghanem in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Assem Ghanem's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1616 vs 1616), separated by just 0 points.

Assem Ghanem enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Assem Ghanem finishes 57% of wins inside the distance, Paul Capaldo 43%.

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