Combat Edge Intelligence

Brian Stapleton vs Carlos Eduardo Rocha

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

0-1-0Record9-4-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height5'10"
N/AReachTBD
161 lbsWeight170 lbs
TBDTeamAmerican Kickboxing Academy

What's at stake

Brian Stapleton is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +20 while a loss costs more — Carlos Eduardo Rocha carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Brian StapletonNow 1473
If they win+20→ 1493
If they lose-28→ 1445
Carlos Eduardo RochaNow 1418
If they win+14→ 1432
If they lose-10→ 1408

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.

1524 · 1 fightsPre-fight Elo1607 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
1.24
TBD
Strike accuracy
34%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.85
TBD
Strike defense
56%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0
TBD
Takedown accuracy
0%
TBD
Takedown defense
53%
TBD
Submission avg.
1.39

Trajectory

Brian StapletonCarlos Eduardo Rocha
14001450202220232024

Win method breakdown

0 (0%)
KO/TKO
1 (11%)
0 (0%)
Submission
8 (89%)
0 (0%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Brian Stapleton78%
Carlos Eduardo Rocha 22%Elo baseline: 58%

The Combat Edge model makes Brian Stapleton a 78% favorite over Carlos Eduardo Rocha in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (58%).

Brian Stapleton holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1473 to 1418, a 55-point edge.

Carlos Eduardo Rocha enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Carlos Eduardo Rocha 100%.

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