Combat Edge Intelligence

Carlos Vera vs Dean Garnett

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

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Carlos Vera
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Carlos Vera

“Pequeno”

12-4-0BantamweightUFC

1639Solid

Tale of the tape

12-4-0Record15-4-1
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'6"
69"Reach64"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs

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 VeraNow 1639
If they win+16→ 1655
If they lose-16→ 1623
Dean GarnettNow 1637
If they win+16→ 1653
If they lose-16→ 1621

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.

1538 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1573 · 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
Not available
48%
Strike accuracy
Not available
2.53
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
46%
Strike defense
Not available
0
Takedown avg.
Not available
Not available
Takedown accuracy
Not available
0%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Carlos VeraDean Garnett
160016502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (8%)
KO/TKO
4 (27%)
6 (50%)
Submission
6 (40%)
5 (42%)
Decision
5 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Dean Garnett60%
Carlos Vera 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Dean Garnett a 60% favorite over Carlos Vera in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Carlos Vera's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1639 vs 1637), separated by just 2 points.

Carlos Vera finishes 58% of wins inside the distance, Dean Garnett 67%.

Carlos Vera carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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