Combat Edge Intelligence

Donald Cerrone 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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Tale of the tape

36-17-0Record24-15-0
WelterweightDivisionFeatherweight
6'0"Height5'11"
73"Reach75"
170 lbsWeight145 lbs
BMF RanchTeamAmerican Top Team

What's at stake

Donald Cerrone is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Edson Barboza carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Donald CerroneNow 1710
If they win+11→ 1721
If they lose-13→ 1697
Edson BarbozaNow 1669
If they win+13→ 1682
If they lose-11→ 1658

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.

1744 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1725 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.41
Sig. strikes / min
4.14
47%
Strike accuracy
45%
4.48
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.68
53%
Strike defense
56%
1.16
Takedown avg.
0.43
33%
Takedown accuracy
32%
74%
Takedown defense
73%
1.16
Submission avg.
0.08

Trajectory

Donald CerroneEdson Barboza
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Win method breakdown

10 (28%)
KO/TKO
14 (58%)
17 (47%)
Submission
1 (4%)
9 (25%)
Decision
9 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Edson Barboza78%
Donald Cerrone 22%Elo baseline: 44%

The Combat Edge model makes Edson Barboza a 78% favorite over Donald Cerrone in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Donald Cerrone's way (44%).

Donald Cerrone holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1710 to 1669, a 41-point edge.

Donald Cerrone enters on a 6-fight loss streak.

Edson Barboza enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Donald Cerrone finishes 75% 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.