Combat Edge Intelligence

Corey Anderson vs Ryan Bader

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Ryan Bader

“Darth”

31-8-0HeavyweightPFL

1823Great

Tale of the tape

20-6-0Record31-8-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'3"Height6'2"
79"Reach74,0"
205 lbsWeight232 lbs
The Kennel Fight ClubTeamPower MMA Team

What's at stake

Ryan Bader 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
Ryan BaderNow 1823
If they win+11→ 1834
If they lose-13→ 1810

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 Elo1732 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.43
Sig. strikes / min
2.82
46%
Strike accuracy
43%
2.22
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.39
59%
Strike defense
72%
4.89
Takedown avg.
3.37
50%
Takedown accuracy
44%
83%
Takedown defense
81%
0
Submission avg.
0.44

Trajectory

Corey AndersonRyan Bader
1750180018502022202320242025

Win method breakdown

9 (45%)
KO/TKO
13 (42%)
0 (0%)
Submission
3 (10%)
11 (55%)
Decision
15 (48%)

Combat Edge model read

Corey Anderson73%
Ryan Bader 27%Elo baseline: 45%

The Combat Edge model makes Corey Anderson a 73% favorite over Ryan Bader in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Ryan Bader's way (45%).

Ryan Bader holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1823 to 1787, a 36-point edge.

Corey Anderson enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Corey Anderson finishes 45% of wins inside the distance, Ryan Bader 52%.

Corey Anderson and Ryan Bader share 1 common opponent: Vadim Nemkov.

Corey Anderson carries a 5-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)

LossDecision (Unanimous) · 2022
Vadim Nemkov
Loss Head Kick & Punches · 2020