Combat Edge Intelligence

Conor McGregor vs Diego Brandao

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

22-7-0Record29-21-0
LightweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'8"Height5'7"
74"Reach38,0"
155 lbsWeight145 lbs
SBG IrelandTeamJackson-Wink MMA

What's at stake

Conor McGregor is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Diego Brandao carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Conor McGregorNow 1774
If they win+9→ 1783
If they lose-23→ 1751
Diego BrandaoNow 1604
If they win+17→ 1621
If they lose-7→ 1597

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.

1751 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1550 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.32
Sig. strikes / min
2.94
50%
Strike accuracy
48%
4.66
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.38
54%
Strike defense
62%
0.67
Takedown avg.
3.21
56%
Takedown accuracy
68%
67%
Takedown defense
81%
0.13
Submission avg.
0.57

Trajectory

Conor McGregorDiego Brandao
15501600165017001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

19 (86%)
KO/TKO
16 (55%)
1 (5%)
Submission
6 (21%)
2 (9%)
Decision
7 (24%)

Combat Edge model read

Conor McGregor92%
Diego Brandao 8%Elo baseline: 73%

The Combat Edge model makes Conor McGregor a 92% favorite over Diego Brandao in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (73%).

Conor McGregor holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1774 to 1604, a 170-point edge.

Conor McGregor enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Diego Brandao enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Conor McGregor finishes 91% of wins inside the distance, Diego Brandao 76%.

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