Combat Edge Intelligence

Darragh Kelly vs Edson Barboza

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

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Darragh Kelly
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Darragh Kelly

“Moville Mauler”

9-1-0FeatherweightPFL

1670Good

Tale of the tape

9-1-0Record24-15-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
6'0"Height5'11"
73"Reach75"
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
SBG IrelandTeamAmerican Top Team

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.

Darragh KellyNow 1670
If they win+16→ 1686
If they lose-16→ 1654
Edson BarbozaNow 1669
If they win+12→ 1681
If they lose-12→ 1657

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.

1544 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1725 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
4.14
TBD
Strike accuracy
45%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.68
TBD
Strike defense
56%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0.43
TBD
Takedown accuracy
32%
TBD
Takedown defense
73%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.08

Trajectory

Darragh KellyEdson Barboza
160016501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

2 (22%)
KO/TKO
14 (58%)
5 (56%)
Submission
1 (4%)
2 (22%)
Decision
9 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Darragh Kelly60%
Edson Barboza 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Darragh Kelly a 60% favorite over Edson Barboza in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1670 vs 1669), separated by just 1 points.

Edson Barboza enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Darragh Kelly finishes 78% of wins inside the distance, Edson Barboza 63%.

Edson Barboza carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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