Combat Edge Intelligence

Brad Tavares vs Daniel Kelly

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

21-12-0Record13-4-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height6'0"
74"Reach70,5"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Xtreme CoutureTeamResilience Training Centre

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.

Brad TavaresNow 1698
If they win+12→ 1710
If they lose-12→ 1686
Daniel KellyNow 1701
If they win+16→ 1717
If they lose-16→ 1685

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.

1695 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1650 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.42
Sig. strikes / min
3.62
43%
Strike accuracy
39%
3.36
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.64
55%
Strike defense
62%
0.73
Takedown avg.
1.86
27%
Takedown accuracy
34%
81%
Takedown defense
79%
0
Submission avg.
0.31

Trajectory

Brad TavaresDaniel Kelly
1700175020162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (24%)
KO/TKO
3 (23%)
2 (10%)
Submission
5 (38%)
14 (67%)
Decision
5 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Brad Tavares70%
Daniel Kelly 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Brad Tavares a 70% favorite over Daniel Kelly in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Daniel Kelly's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1698 vs 1701), separated by just 3 points.

Brad Tavares enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Daniel Kelly enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Brad Tavares finishes 33% of wins inside the distance, Daniel Kelly 62%.

Brad Tavares and Daniel Kelly share 1 common opponent: Antônio Carlos Jr..

Brad Tavares carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision (unanimous) · 2021
Antônio Carlos Jr.
WinTKO (Punches) · 2016