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Combat Edge Intelligence

Beneil Dariush vs Drakkar Klose

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

23-8-1Record16-4-1
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'10"Height5'8"
72"Reach70"
155 lbsWeight156 lbs
Kings MMA· 1670 avg Elo · 7 ratedTeamFight Ready

What's at stake

Beneil Dariush is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Drakkar Klose carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Beneil DariushNow 1746
If they win+11→ 1757
If they lose-13→ 1733
Drakkar KloseNow 1728
If they win+17→ 1745
If they lose-15→ 1713

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.

1764 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1685 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

3.78
Sig. strikes / min
4.25
49%
Strike accuracy
55%
2.62
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.65
58%
Strike defense
49%
2.11
Takedown avg.
1.49
38%
Takedown accuracy
14%
82%
Takedown defense
69%
0.82
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Beneil DariushDrakkar Klose
17501800202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (22%)
KO/TKO
6 (38%)
8 (35%)
Submission
0 (0%)
10 (43%)
Decision
10 (63%)

Combat Edge model read

Beneil Dariush64%
Drakkar Klose 36%Elo baseline: 53%

The Combat Edge model makes Beneil Dariush a 64% favorite over Drakkar Klose in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (53%).

Beneil Dariush holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1746 to 1728, a 18-point edge.

Beneil Dariush enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Beneil Dariush finishes 57% of wins inside the distance, Drakkar Klose 38%.

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.