Combat Edge Intelligence

Daniel Pineda 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

28-17-0Record29-21-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'7"Height5'7"
69"Reach38,0"
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
4oz. Fight Club· 1653 avg Elo · 6 ratedTeamJackson-Wink MMA

What's at stake

Diego Brandao is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Daniel Pineda carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Daniel PinedaNow 1593
If they win+13→ 1606
If they lose-11→ 1582
Diego BrandaoNow 1617
If they win+11→ 1628
If they lose-13→ 1604

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.

1608 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1566 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.85
Sig. strikes / min
2.94
50%
Strike accuracy
48%
3.26
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.38
46%
Strike defense
62%
1.42
Takedown avg.
3.21
24%
Takedown accuracy
68%
55%
Takedown defense
81%
1.54
Submission avg.
0.57

Trajectory

Daniel PinedaDiego Brandao
160020242025

Win method breakdown

9 (32%)
KO/TKO
16 (55%)
19 (68%)
Submission
6 (21%)
0 (0%)
Decision
7 (24%)

Combat Edge model read

Diego Brandao60%
Daniel Pineda 40%Elo baseline: 53%

The Combat Edge model makes Diego Brandao a 60% favorite over Daniel Pineda in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (53%).

Diego Brandao holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1617 to 1593, a 24-point edge.

Daniel Pineda enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Diego Brandao enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Daniel Pineda finishes 100% 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.