Combat Edge Intelligence

Diego Brandao vs Paul Capaldo

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

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Paul Capaldo

“Paulie C”

7-1-0FeatherweightCFFC

1615Solid

Tale of the tape

29-21-0Record7-1-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'7"Height5'8"
38,0"ReachTBD
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
Jackson-Wink MMATeamNick Catone MMA & Fitness

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.

Diego BrandaoNow 1617
If they win+12→ 1629
If they lose-12→ 1605
Paul CapaldoNow 1615
If they win+24→ 1639
If they lose-24→ 1591

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.

1565 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1495 · 8 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.94
Sig. strikes / min
0
48%
Strike accuracy
TBD
3.38
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
62%
Strike defense
TBD
3.21
Takedown avg.
TBD
68%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
81%
Takedown defense
TBD
0.57
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Diego BrandaoPaul Capaldo
160020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

16 (55%)
KO/TKO
3 (43%)
6 (21%)
Submission
0 (0%)
7 (24%)
Decision
4 (57%)

Combat Edge model read

Diego Brandao51%
Paul Capaldo 49%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Diego Brandao a 51% favorite over Paul Capaldo in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1617 vs 1615), separated by just 2 points.

Diego Brandao enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Diego Brandao finishes 76% of wins inside the distance, Paul Capaldo 43%.

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