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Combat Edge Intelligence

Brad Imes vs Rashad Evans

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

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Brad Imes

“The Hillbilly Heartthrob”

13-7-0Heavyweight

1465Average

Tale of the tape

13-7-0Record20-8-1
HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'7"Height5'11"
TBDReach75"
260 lbsWeight205 lbs
Sacramaneto BJJTeamKill Cliff FC

What's at stake

Rashad Evans is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +6 while a loss costs more — Brad Imes carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Brad ImesNow 1465
If they win+37→ 1502
If they lose-11→ 1454
Rashad EvansNow 1672
If they win+6→ 1678
If they lose-18→ 1654

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.

1593 · 7 fightsPre-fight Elo1724 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.73
Sig. strikes / min
2.14
32%
Strike accuracy
38%
4.24
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.42
50%
Strike defense
63%
1.72
Takedown avg.
2.98
71%
Takedown accuracy
45%
0%
Takedown defense
74%
1.03
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Brad ImesRashad Evans
145015001550160016502007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022

Win method breakdown

3 (23%)
KO/TKO
8 (40%)
8 (62%)
Submission
1 (5%)
2 (15%)
Decision
11 (55%)

Combat Edge model read

Rashad Evans80%
Brad Imes 20%Elo baseline: 77%

The Combat Edge model makes Rashad Evans a 80% favorite over Brad Imes in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (77%).

Rashad Evans holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1672 to 1465, a 207-point edge.

Brad Imes enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Brad Imes finishes 85% of wins inside the distance, Rashad Evans 45%.

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