Combat Edge Intelligence

Corey Anderson vs Glover Teixeira

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

20-6-0Record33-9-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'3"Height6'2"
79"Reach76"
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
The Kennel Fight ClubTeamTeixeira MMA & Fitness

What's at stake

Glover Teixeira is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Corey Anderson carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Corey AndersonNow 1787
If they win+13→ 1800
If they lose-11→ 1776
Glover TeixeiraNow 1811
If they win+11→ 1822
If they lose-13→ 1798

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.

1704 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1720 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.43
Sig. strikes / min
3.73
46%
Strike accuracy
50%
2.22
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.43
59%
Strike defense
51%
4.89
Takedown avg.
2.11
50%
Takedown accuracy
34%
83%
Takedown defense
60%
0
Submission avg.
0.94

Trajectory

Corey AndersonGlover Teixeira
17501800185020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

9 (45%)
KO/TKO
18 (55%)
0 (0%)
Submission
10 (30%)
11 (55%)
Decision
5 (15%)

Combat Edge model read

Corey Anderson78%
Glover Teixeira 22%Elo baseline: 47%

The Combat Edge model makes Corey Anderson a 78% favorite over Glover Teixeira in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Glover Teixeira's way (47%).

Glover Teixeira holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1811 to 1787, a 24-point edge.

Corey Anderson enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Glover Teixeira enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Corey Anderson finishes 45% of wins inside the distance, Glover Teixeira 85%.

Corey Anderson and Glover Teixeira share 1 common opponent: Jan Błachowicz.

Corey Anderson carries a 3-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)

LossKO · 2020
Jan Błachowicz
WinSubmission · 2021