Brian Bowles vs Urijah Faber
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
10-3-0Record35-11-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'7"Height5'6"
TBDReachTBD
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Hardcore GymTeamTeam Alpha Male
What's at stake
Urijah Faber is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Brian Bowles carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+20→ 1703
If they lose-12→ 1671
If they win+9→ 1786
If they lose-15→ 1762
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 Elo1690 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Brian BowlesUrijah Faber
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Urijah Faber61%
Brian Bowles 39%Elo baseline: 63%
The Combat Edge model makes Urijah Faber a 61% favorite over Brian Bowles in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (63%).
Urijah Faber holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1777 to 1683, a 94-point edge.
Brian Bowles enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Brian Bowles finishes 90% of wins inside the distance, Urijah Faber 79%.
Brian Bowles and Urijah Faber share 1 common opponent: Dominick Cruz.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.