Combat Edge Intelligence

Brandon Jenkins vs Diego Saraiva

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

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Brandon Jenkins

“The Human Highlight Reel”

18-12-0WelterweightKC

1549Average

Tale of the tape

18-12-0Record22-20-1
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height5'6"
71"ReachTBD
170 lbsWeight149 lbs
Syndicate MMATeamTeam Octopus

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 JenkinsNow 1549
If they win+16→ 1565
If they lose-16→ 1533
Diego SaraivaNow 1552
If they win+12→ 1564
If they lose-12→ 1540

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.

1552 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1551 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.93
Sig. strikes / min
1.64
41%
Strike accuracy
33%
8.05
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.58
33%
Strike defense
62%
0
Takedown avg.
1.33
TBD
Takedown accuracy
40%
27%
Takedown defense
0%
0
Submission avg.
0.67

Trajectory

Brandon JenkinsDiego Saraiva
15501600201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

12 (67%)
KO/TKO
4 (18%)
3 (17%)
Submission
14 (64%)
3 (17%)
Decision
4 (18%)

Combat Edge model read

Brandon Jenkins63%
Diego Saraiva 37%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Brandon Jenkins a 63% favorite over Diego Saraiva in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Diego Saraiva's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1549 vs 1552), separated by just 3 points.

Diego Saraiva enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Brandon Jenkins finishes 83% of wins inside the distance, Diego Saraiva 82%.

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