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Combat Edge Intelligence

Carlos Mota vs Daniel Barez

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

8-2-0Record17-8-0
FlyweightDivisionFlyweight
5'6"Height5'6"
69"Reach66"
125 lbsWeight125 lbs
Pr1meira FightTeamEntram Gym· 1678 avg Elo · 12 rated

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 MotaNow 1592
If they win+16→ 1608
If they lose-16→ 1576
Daniel BarezNow 1594
If they win+16→ 1610
If they lose-16→ 1578

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.

1536 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1558 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

0.80
Sig. strikes / min
3.65
41%
Strike accuracy
50%
1.13
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.95
54%
Strike defense
50%
0
Takedown avg.
1.93
Not available
Takedown accuracy
29%
50%
Takedown defense
80%
1
Submission avg.
0.64

Trajectory

Carlos MotaDaniel Barez
1600202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (50%)
KO/TKO
7 (41%)
0 (0%)
Submission
6 (35%)
4 (50%)
Decision
4 (24%)

Combat Edge model read

Daniel Barez51%
Carlos Mota 49%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Daniel Barez a 51% favorite over Carlos Mota in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1592 vs 1594), separated by just 2 points.

Carlos Mota enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Daniel Barez enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Carlos Mota finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Daniel Barez 76%.

Carlos Mota carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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