Combat Edge Intelligence

Carla Esparza vs Cynthia Calvillo

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

19-8-0Record10-6-1
StrawweightDivisionFlyweight
5'1"Height5'4"
63"Reach64"
115 lbsWeight119 lbs
Team OyamaTeamTiger Muay Thai

What's at stake

Carla Esparza is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +13 while a loss costs more — Cynthia Calvillo carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Carla EsparzaNow 1657
If they win+13→ 1670
If they lose-19→ 1638
Cynthia CalvilloNow 1589
If they win+19→ 1608
If they lose-13→ 1576

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.

1692 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1637 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.19
Sig. strikes / min
4.41
39%
Strike accuracy
38%
2.87
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.12
54%
Strike defense
64%
3.28
Takedown avg.
1.80
36%
Takedown accuracy
44%
47%
Takedown defense
78%
0.27
Submission avg.
0.81

Trajectory

Carla EsparzaCynthia Calvillo
160016501700202220232024

Win method breakdown

4 (21%)
KO/TKO
2 (20%)
4 (21%)
Submission
3 (30%)
11 (58%)
Decision
5 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Carla Esparza66%
Cynthia Calvillo 34%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Carla Esparza a 66% favorite over Cynthia Calvillo in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Carla Esparza holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1657 to 1589, a 68-point edge.

Carla Esparza enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Carla Esparza finishes 42% of wins inside the distance, Cynthia Calvillo 50%.

Carla Esparza and Cynthia Calvillo share 1 common opponent: Marina Rodriguez.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision (split) · 2020
Marina Rodriguez
DrawDraw (majority) · 2019