Combat Edge Intelligence

Connor Cyphert vs T.J. Schaefer

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

2-0-0Record3-0-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'8"
-Reach-
185 lbsWeight170 lbs

What's at stake

T.J. Schaefer is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +22 while a loss costs more — Connor Cyphert carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Connor CyphertNow 1551
If they win+26→ 1577
If they lose-22→ 1529
T.J. SchaeferNow 1579
If they win+22→ 1601
If they lose-26→ 1553

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.

1500 · 2 fightsPre-fight Elo1500 · 3 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Connor CyphertT.J. Schaefer
15502026

Win method breakdown

1 (50%)
KO/TKO
2 (67%)
0 (0%)
Submission
1 (33%)
1 (50%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

T.J. Schaefer58%
Connor Cyphert 42%Elo baseline: 54%

The Combat Edge model makes T.J. Schaefer a 58% favorite over Connor Cyphert in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (54%).

T.J. Schaefer holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1579 to 1551, a 28-point edge.

Connor Cyphert enters on a 2-fight win streak.

T.J. Schaefer enters on a 3-fight win streak.

T.J. Schaefer 100%.

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