Combat Edge Intelligence

Carlos Leal vs Rafael dos Anjos

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Carlos Leal
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Carlos Leal

“The Lion”

23-7-0WelterweightUFC

1714Good

Tale of the tape

23-7-0Record32-17-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'11"Height5'8"
74"Reach70"
169 lbsWeight155 lbs
Thai BrasilTeamRDA Academy

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.

Carlos LealNow 1714
If they win+12→ 1726
If they lose-12→ 1702
Rafael dos AnjosNow 1713
If they win+12→ 1725
If they lose-12→ 1701

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.

1631 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1737 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

9.57
Sig. strikes / min
3.48
51%
Strike accuracy
47%
7.61
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.23
53%
Strike defense
60%
0.75
Takedown avg.
1.95
25%
Takedown accuracy
36%
90%
Takedown defense
55%
0
Submission avg.
0.57

Trajectory

Carlos LealRafael dos Anjos
170017502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

11 (52%)
KO/TKO
5 (16%)
2 (10%)
Submission
11 (34%)
8 (38%)
Decision
16 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Carlos Leal73%
Rafael dos Anjos 27%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Carlos Leal a 73% favorite over Rafael dos Anjos in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1714 vs 1713), separated by just 1 points.

Rafael dos Anjos enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Carlos Leal finishes 62% of wins inside the distance, Rafael dos Anjos 50%.

Carlos Leal carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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