Combat Edge Intelligence

Cj Vergara vs Daniel Lacerda

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

12-7-1Record12-6-0
FlyweightDivisionFlyweight
5'6"Height5'6"
68" Reach70"
127 lbsWeight135 lbs
Pete Spratt American Muay ThaiTeamChute Boxe Diego Lima

What's at stake

Cj Vergara is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +12 while a loss costs more — Daniel Lacerda carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Cj VergaraNow 1598
If they win+12→ 1610
If they lose-20→ 1578
Daniel LacerdaNow 1507
If they win+20→ 1527
If they lose-12→ 1495

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.

1622 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1559 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.10
Sig. strikes / min
3.95
57%
Strike accuracy
46%
4.74
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
8.28
53%
Strike defense
35%
0
Takedown avg.
2.32
TBD
Takedown accuracy
50%
61%
Takedown defense
0%
0.18
Submission avg.
1.16

Trajectory

Cj VergaraDaniel Lacerda
15001550160016502022202320242025

Win method breakdown

7 (58%)
KO/TKO
5 (42%)
0 (0%)
Submission
7 (58%)
5 (42%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Cj Vergara59%
Daniel Lacerda 41%Elo baseline: 63%

The Combat Edge model makes Cj Vergara a 59% favorite over Daniel Lacerda in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (63%).

Cj Vergara holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1598 to 1507, a 91-point edge.

Cj Vergara enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Cj Vergara finishes 58% of wins inside the distance, Daniel Lacerda 100%.

Cj Vergara and Daniel Lacerda share 1 common opponent: Edgar Cháirez.

Daniel Lacerda carries a 2-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)

LossSubmission · 2025
Edgar Cháirez
LossSubmission · 2024