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Combat Edge Intelligence

Chris Wilson vs Jose Souza

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

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Chris Wilson
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Chris Wilson

“The Professor”

18-10-0LightweightSB

1633Solid
Jose Souza
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Jose Souza

“Canela”

9-1-0WelterweightUFC

1632Solid

Tale of the tape

18-10-0Record9-1-0
LightweightDivisionWelterweight
6'1"Height6'3"
TBDReach79"
155 lbsWeight170 lbs
CW Combat SportsTeamNova Uniao MPBJJ

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.

Chris WilsonNow 1633
If they win+16→ 1649
If they lose-16→ 1617
Jose SouzaNow 1632
If they win+16→ 1648
If they lose-16→ 1616

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.

1606 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1528 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

2.32
Sig. strikes / min
4.24
51%
Strike accuracy
46%
1.36
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.86
56%
Strike defense
49%
1.31
Takedown avg.
0
50%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
60%
Takedown defense
0%
1.57
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Chris WilsonJose Souza
16001650201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (39%)
KO/TKO
6 (67%)
8 (44%)
Submission
0 (0%)
3 (17%)
Decision
3 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Chris Wilson52%
Jose Souza 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Chris Wilson a 52% favorite over Jose Souza in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1633 vs 1632), separated by just 1 points.

Chris Wilson enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Jose Souza enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Chris Wilson finishes 83% of wins inside the distance, Jose Souza 67%.

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