Corey Anderson vs Matt Van Buren
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
20-6-0Record7-6-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'3"Height6'5"
79"ReachTBD
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
The Kennel Fight ClubTeamTeam Gutter
What's at stake
Corey Anderson is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +4 while a loss costs more — Matt Van Buren carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+4→ 1791
If they lose-20→ 1767
If they win+27→ 1520
If they lose-5→ 1488
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 Elo1525 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Corey AndersonMatt Van Buren
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Corey Anderson85%
Matt Van Buren 15%Elo baseline: 84%
The Combat Edge model makes Corey Anderson a 85% favorite over Matt Van Buren in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (84%).
Corey Anderson holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1787 to 1493, a 294-point edge.
Corey Anderson enters on a 4-fight win streak.
Matt Van Buren enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Corey Anderson finishes 45% of wins inside the distance, Matt Van Buren 57%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.