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Combat Edge Intelligence

Dario Bellandi vs Eric Schafer

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

9-2-0Record14-8-2
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'3"Height6'3"
TBDReachTBD
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Rendoki DojoTeamRed Schafer MMA

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Dario BellandiNow 1624
If they win+16→ 1640
If they lose-16→ 1608
Eric SchaferNow 1623
If they win+16→ 1639
If they lose-16→ 1607

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.

1529 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1557 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
1.89
Not available
Strike accuracy
34%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.38
Not available
Strike defense
57%
Not available
Takedown avg.
1.81
Not available
Takedown accuracy
36%
Not available
Takedown defense
50%
Not available
Submission avg.
1.81

Trajectory

Dario BellandiEric Schafer
1600165020162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (33%)
KO/TKO
4 (31%)
2 (22%)
Submission
8 (62%)
4 (44%)
Decision
1 (8%)

Combat Edge model read

Eric Schafer59%
Dario Bellandi 41%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Eric Schafer a 59% favorite over Dario Bellandi in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Dario Bellandi's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1624 vs 1623), separated by just 1 points.

Dario Bellandi finishes 56% of wins inside the distance, Eric Schafer 92%.

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