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Combat Edge Intelligence

Brad Tavares vs Dongi Yang

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

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Dongi Yang
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Dongi Yang

“The Ox”

14-4-0HeavyweightDGFC

1664Good

Tale of the tape

21-12-0Record14-4-0
MiddleweightDivisionHeavyweight
5'11"Height5'11"
74"Reach71,0"
185 lbsWeight242 lbs
Xtreme CoutureTeamTeam Macho

What's at stake

Brad Tavares is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Dongi Yang carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Brad TavaresNow 1699
If they win+11→ 1710
If they lose-13→ 1686
Dongi YangNow 1664
If they win+18→ 1682
If they lose-14→ 1650

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.

1697 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1574 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

3.41
Sig. strikes / min
3.55
44%
Strike accuracy
51%
3.32
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.21
55%
Strike defense
64%
0.70
Takedown avg.
1.70
25%
Takedown accuracy
41%
80%
Takedown defense
62%
0
Submission avg.
0.49

Trajectory

Brad TavaresDongi Yang
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Win method breakdown

5 (24%)
KO/TKO
13 (93%)
2 (10%)
Submission
1 (7%)
14 (67%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Brad Tavares78%
Dongi Yang 22%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Brad Tavares a 78% favorite over Dongi Yang in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Brad Tavares holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1699 to 1664, a 35-point edge.

Brad Tavares enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Brad Tavares finishes 33% of wins inside the distance, Dongi Yang 100%.

Brad Tavares carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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