Combat Edge Intelligence

Brian Manning vs Steve Byrnes

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

6-1-0Record6-1-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"HeightTBD
-ReachTBD
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
MMA CorkTeamMMA Development

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 ManningNow 1609
If they win+24→ 1633
If they lose-24→ 1585
Steve ByrnesNow 1609
If they win+24→ 1633
If they lose-24→ 1585

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.

1500 · 7 fightsPre-fight Elo1506 · 7 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
1.20
TBD
Strike accuracy
51%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.67
TBD
Strike defense
27%
TBD
Takedown avg.
3
TBD
Takedown accuracy
60%
TBD
Takedown defense
0%
TBD
Submission avg.
4

Trajectory

Brian ManningSteve Byrnes
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Win method breakdown

5 (83%)
KO/TKO
1 (17%)
1 (17%)
Submission
5 (83%)
0 (0%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Brian Manning62%
Steve Byrnes 38%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Brian Manning a 62% favorite over Steve Byrnes in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1609 vs 1609), separated by just 0 points.

Brian Manning finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Steve Byrnes 100%.

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