Combat Edge Intelligence

Chris Daukaus vs Rodrigo Nascimento

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

Compare any two fighters →

Tale of the tape

12-8-0Record11-3-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'2"Height6'4"
76"Reach80"
205 lbsWeight265 lbs
Team BalanceTeamAmerican Top Team

What's at stake

Rodrigo Nascimento is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +13 while a loss costs more — Chris Daukaus carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Chris DaukausNow 1611
If they win+19→ 1630
If they lose-13→ 1598
Rodrigo NascimentoNow 1666
If they win+13→ 1679
If they lose-19→ 1647

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.

1683 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1653 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

6.05
Sig. strikes / min
3.71
50%
Strike accuracy
47%
4.64
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.34
55%
Strike defense
45%
0
Takedown avg.
1.02
0%
Takedown accuracy
38%
100%
Takedown defense
61%
0
Submission avg.
0.51

Trajectory

Chris DaukausRodrigo Nascimento
1600165017002022202320242025

Win method breakdown

11 (92%)
KO/TKO
2 (18%)
0 (0%)
Submission
6 (55%)
1 (8%)
Decision
3 (27%)

Combat Edge model read

Rodrigo Nascimento70%
Chris Daukaus 30%Elo baseline: 58%

The Combat Edge model makes Rodrigo Nascimento a 70% favorite over Chris Daukaus in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (58%).

Rodrigo Nascimento holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1666 to 1611, a 55-point edge.

Chris Daukaus enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Chris Daukaus finishes 92% of wins inside the distance, Rodrigo Nascimento 73%.

Chris Daukaus and Rodrigo Nascimento share 1 common opponent: Derrick Lewis.

Rodrigo Nascimento 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)

LossKO · 2021
Derrick Lewis
LossKO/TKO · 2024