Combat Edge Intelligence

Benoit Saint-Denis vs Elizeu Zaleski

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

17-4-0Record25-10-1
LightweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'11"
73"Reach73"
155 lbsWeight170 lbs
CYFITTeamCM System

What's at stake

Benoit Saint-Denis is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +13 while a loss costs more — Elizeu Zaleski carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Benoit Saint-DenisNow 1767
If they win+13→ 1780
If they lose-19→ 1748
Elizeu ZaleskiNow 1699
If they win+14→ 1713
If they lose-10→ 1689

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.

1733 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1687 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.62
Sig. strikes / min
4.26
59%
Strike accuracy
42%
4.09
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.52
42%
Strike defense
56%
4.19
Takedown avg.
0.75
36%
Takedown accuracy
21%
72%
Takedown defense
69%
1.75
Submission avg.
0.45

Trajectory

Benoit Saint-DenisElizeu Zaleski
170017501800202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (35%)
KO/TKO
15 (60%)
11 (65%)
Submission
3 (12%)
0 (0%)
Decision
7 (28%)

Combat Edge model read

Benoit Saint-Denis92%
Elizeu Zaleski 8%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Benoit Saint-Denis a 92% favorite over Elizeu Zaleski in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Benoit Saint-Denis holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1767 to 1699, a 68-point edge.

Elizeu Zaleski enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Benoit Saint-Denis finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Elizeu Zaleski 72%.

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