Combat Edge Intelligence

Carlos Mota vs Malik Basahel

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

8-2-0Record4-0-0
FlyweightDivisionFlyweight
5'6"Height5'5"
69"Reach67"
125 lbsWeight125 lbs
Pr1meira FightTeamAsylum Vale Tudo

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 1611
If they win+16→ 1627
If they lose-16→ 1595
Malik BasahelNow 1616
If they win+24→ 1640
If they lose-24→ 1592

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 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1502 · 5 fights

Tracked stat edges

0.80
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
41%
Strike accuracy
TBD
1.13
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
54%
Strike defense
TBD
0
Takedown avg.
TBD
TBD
Takedown accuracy
TBD
50%
Takedown defense
TBD
1
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Carlos MotaMalik Basahel
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Win method breakdown

4 (50%)
KO/TKO
2 (50%)
0 (0%)
Submission
1 (25%)
4 (50%)
Decision
1 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Malik Basahel78%
Carlos Mota 22%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Malik Basahel a 78% favorite over Carlos Mota in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1611 vs 1616), separated by just 5 points.

Malik Basahel enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Carlos Mota finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Malik Basahel 75%.

Carlos Mota 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.