Combat Edge Intelligence

Bryan Caraway vs Raphael Assunção

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

22-9-0Record28-10-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'9"Height5'5"
68,0"Reach66"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Xtreme CoutureTeamXtreme Couture

What's at stake

Raphael Assunção is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Bryan Caraway carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Bryan CarawayNow 1683
If they win+13→ 1696
If they lose-11→ 1672
Raphael AssunçãoNow 1707
If they win+11→ 1718
If they lose-13→ 1694

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.

1653 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1700 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.53
Sig. strikes / min
3.22
34%
Strike accuracy
43%
3.61
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.50
54%
Strike defense
67%
2.57
Takedown avg.
1.65
26%
Takedown accuracy
39%
81%
Takedown defense
78%
0.75
Submission avg.
0.25

Trajectory

Bryan CarawayRaphael Assunção
170020192020202120222023

Win method breakdown

2 (9%)
KO/TKO
4 (14%)
16 (73%)
Submission
10 (36%)
4 (18%)
Decision
14 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Bryan Caraway and Raphael Assunção within a point of even.

Raphael Assunção holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1707 to 1683, a 24-point edge.

Bryan Caraway finishes 82% of wins inside the distance, Raphael Assunção 50%.

Bryan Caraway and Raphael Assunção share 1 common opponent: Aljamain Sterling.

Bryan Caraway 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 (1)

WinDEC · 2016
Aljamain Sterling
WinDEC · 2017