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Combat Edge Intelligence

Brandon Holmes vs Cezar Ferreira

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

6-2-0Record14-11-0
MiddleweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'1"Height6'1"
76"ReachTBD
185 lbsWeight216 lbs

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.

Brandon HolmesNow 1592
If they win+24→ 1616
If they lose-24→ 1568
Cezar FerreiraNow 1592
If they win+12→ 1604
If they lose-12→ 1580

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.

1551 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1659 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
1.90
Not available
Strike accuracy
43%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.44
Not available
Strike defense
54%
Not available
Takedown avg.
2.69
Not available
Takedown accuracy
54%
Not available
Takedown defense
85%
Not available
Submission avg.
0.48

Trajectory

Brandon HolmesCezar Ferreira
15501600165020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (67%)
KO/TKO
4 (29%)
0 (0%)
Submission
4 (29%)
2 (33%)
Decision
6 (43%)

Combat Edge model read

Cezar Ferreira53%
Brandon Holmes 47%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Cezar Ferreira a 53% favorite over Brandon Holmes in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Brandon Holmes's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1592 vs 1592), separated by just 0 points.

Cezar Ferreira enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Brandon Holmes finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Cezar Ferreira 57%.

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