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Combat Edge Intelligence

Brian Bowles vs Francesco Nuzzi

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

10-3-0Record12-2-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'7"Height5'6"
TBDReach71"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Hardcore GymTeamWolf Temple

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.

Brian BowlesNow 1683
If they win+16→ 1699
If they lose-16→ 1667
Francesco NuzziNow 1683
If they win+16→ 1699
If they lose-16→ 1667

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.

1630 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1538 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.36
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
27%
Strike accuracy
Not available
2.98
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
64%
Strike defense
Not available
1.39
Takedown avg.
Not available
70%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
55%
Takedown defense
Not available
1.39
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Brian BowlesFrancesco Nuzzi
165017001750201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (30%)
KO/TKO
6 (50%)
6 (60%)
Submission
3 (25%)
1 (10%)
Decision
3 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Brian Bowles53%
Francesco Nuzzi 47%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Brian Bowles a 53% favorite over Francesco Nuzzi in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1683 vs 1683), separated by just 0 points.

Brian Bowles enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Francesco Nuzzi enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Brian Bowles finishes 90% of wins inside the distance, Francesco Nuzzi 75%.

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