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Combat Edge Intelligence

Denis Maher vs Jefferson Nascimento

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

13-3-0Record13-1-0
MiddleweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'7"
-Reach71"
172 lbsWeight154 lbs

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.

Denis MaherNow 1678
If they win+16→ 1694
If they lose-16→ 1662
Jefferson NascimentoNow 1675
If they win+16→ 1691
If they lose-16→ 1659

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.

1550 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1519 · 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
2.42
Not available
Strike accuracy
49%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.56
Not available
Strike defense
57%
Not available
Takedown avg.
0
Not available
Takedown accuracy
0%
Not available
Takedown defense
67%
Not available
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Denis MaherJefferson Nascimento
16501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (46%)
KO/TKO
5 (38%)
5 (38%)
Submission
3 (23%)
2 (15%)
Decision
5 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Jefferson Nascimento51%
Denis Maher 49%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Jefferson Nascimento a 51% favorite over Denis Maher in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Denis Maher's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1678 vs 1675), separated by just 3 points.

Jefferson Nascimento enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Denis Maher finishes 85% of wins inside the distance, Jefferson Nascimento 62%.

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