Combat Edge Intelligence

Brandon Moreno vs Steve Erceg

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

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Steve Erceg
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Steve Erceg

“Astro Boy”

14-4-0FlyweightUFC

1705Good

Tale of the tape

23-10-2Record14-4-0
FlyweightDivisionFlyweight
5'7"Height5'8"
70"Reach 68"
125 lbsWeight125 lbs
Fortis MMATeamWilkes Martial Arts

What's at stake

Brandon Moreno is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Steve Erceg carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Brandon MorenoNow 1748
If they win+11→ 1759
If they lose-13→ 1735
Steve ErcegNow 1705
If they win+18→ 1723
If they lose-14→ 1691

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.

1741 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1647 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.89
Sig. strikes / min
4.64
44%
Strike accuracy
48%
3.62
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.07
60%
Strike defense
56%
1.47
Takedown avg.
1.13
44%
Takedown accuracy
28%
65%
Takedown defense
67%
0.43
Submission avg.
0.38

Trajectory

Brandon MorenoSteve Erceg
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (22%)
KO/TKO
2 (14%)
11 (48%)
Submission
6 (43%)
7 (30%)
Decision
6 (43%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Brandon Moreno and Steve Erceg within a point of even.

Brandon Moreno holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1748 to 1705, a 43-point edge.

Brandon Moreno enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Steve Erceg enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Brandon Moreno finishes 70% of wins inside the distance, Steve Erceg 57%.

Brandon Moreno and Steve Erceg share 2 common opponents: Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Kara-France.

Brandon Moreno carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (2)

WinTKO · 2022
Kai Kara-France
LossKO/TKO · 2024
LossDecision - Split · 2023
Alexandre Pantoja
LossDecision - Unanimous · 2024