Combat Edge Intelligence

Christian Leroy Duncan vs David Branch

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

15-2-0Record22-7-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'1"
79"Reach42,0"
185 lbsWeight185 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.

Christian Leroy DuncanNow 1761
If they win+16→ 1777
If they lose-16→ 1745
David BranchNow 1759
If they win+12→ 1771
If they lose-12→ 1747

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.

1666 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1674 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.43
Sig. strikes / min
1.66
58%
Strike accuracy
40%
2.59
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.91
53%
Strike defense
57%
0.33
Takedown avg.
2.55
17%
Takedown accuracy
33%
63%
Takedown defense
44%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Christian Leroy DuncanDavid Branch
1700175018002017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

10 (67%)
KO/TKO
6 (27%)
1 (7%)
Submission
7 (32%)
4 (27%)
Decision
9 (41%)

Combat Edge model read

Christian Leroy Duncan73%
David Branch 27%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Christian Leroy Duncan a 73% favorite over David Branch in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1761 vs 1759), separated by just 2 points.

Christian Leroy Duncan enters on a 5-fight win streak.

David Branch enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Christian Leroy Duncan finishes 73% of wins inside the distance, David Branch 59%.

Christian Leroy Duncan and David Branch share 1 common opponent: Jared Cannonier.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision (Unanimous) · 2026
Jared Cannonier
LossKO/TKO · 2018