Combat Edge Intelligence

Charles McCarthy vs Michael Bisping

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

10-5-0Record30-9-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'10"Height6'2"
TBDReach75″
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
American Top TeamTeamHB Ultimate

What's at stake

Michael Bisping is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +7 while a loss costs more — Charles McCarthy carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Charles McCarthyNow 1594
If they win+22→ 1616
If they lose-10→ 1584
Michael BispingNow 1741
If they win+7→ 1748
If they lose-17→ 1724

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.

1529 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1748 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

0.18
Sig. strikes / min
4.33
12%
Strike accuracy
38%
4.03
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.71
56%
Strike defense
65%
2.67
Takedown avg.
1.05
60%
Takedown accuracy
43%
0%
Takedown defense
63%
2.67
Submission avg.
0.32

Trajectory

Charles McCarthyMichael Bisping
1600165017001750200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017

Win method breakdown

0 (0%)
KO/TKO
18 (60%)
10 (100%)
Submission
2 (7%)
0 (0%)
Decision
10 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Michael Bisping78%
Charles McCarthy 22%Elo baseline: 70%

The Combat Edge model makes Michael Bisping a 78% favorite over Charles McCarthy in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (70%).

Michael Bisping holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1741 to 1594, a 147-point edge.

Michael Bisping enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Charles McCarthy finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Michael Bisping 67%.

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