Combat Edge Intelligence

Chris Curtis vs Kelvin Gastelum

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

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Chris Curtis

“The Action Man”

32-13-0MiddleweightUFC

1719Good

Tale of the tape

32-13-0Record20-11-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'10"Height5'9"
75"Reach71"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Xtreme CoutureTeamFight Ready

What's at stake

Chris Curtis is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Kelvin Gastelum carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Chris CurtisNow 1719
If they win+11→ 1730
If they lose-13→ 1706
Kelvin GastelumNow 1693
If they win+13→ 1706
If they lose-11→ 1682

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.

1692 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1715 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

6.16
Sig. strikes / min
3.67
52%
Strike accuracy
42%
6.43
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.53
54%
Strike defense
57%
0
Takedown avg.
1.01
TBD
Takedown accuracy
34%
83%
Takedown defense
60%
0
Submission avg.
0.09

Trajectory

Chris CurtisKelvin Gastelum
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

17 (53%)
KO/TKO
6 (30%)
1 (3%)
Submission
5 (25%)
14 (44%)
Decision
9 (45%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Chris Curtis and Kelvin Gastelum within a point of even.

Chris Curtis holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1719 to 1693, a 26-point edge.

Chris Curtis finishes 56% of wins inside the distance, Kelvin Gastelum 55%.

Chris Curtis and Kelvin Gastelum share 1 common opponent: Jack Hermansson.

Chris Curtis 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.

Common opponents (1)

LossDecision (unanimous) · 2022
Jack Hermansson
LossSubmission · 2020