Combat Edge Intelligence

Drakkar Klose 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

16-3-1Record24-14-0
LightweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'8"Height5'11"
70"Reach75"
156 lbsWeight145 lbs
Fight ReadyTeamAmerican Top Team

What's at stake

Drakkar Klose is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +13 while a loss costs more — Edson Barboza carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Drakkar KloseNow 1746
If they win+13→ 1759
If they lose-19→ 1727
Edson BarbozaNow 1682
If they win+14→ 1696
If they lose-10→ 1672

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.

1676 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1724 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.33
Sig. strikes / min
4.14
55%
Strike accuracy
45%
3.54
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.68
50%
Strike defense
56%
1.65
Takedown avg.
0.43
28%
Takedown accuracy
32%
69%
Takedown defense
73%
0
Submission avg.
0.08

Trajectory

Drakkar KloseEdson Barboza
1700175020242025

Win method breakdown

6 (38%)
KO/TKO
14 (58%)
0 (0%)
Submission
1 (4%)
10 (63%)
Decision
9 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Drakkar Klose66%
Edson Barboza 34%Elo baseline: 59%

The Combat Edge model makes Drakkar Klose a 66% favorite over Edson Barboza in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (59%).

Drakkar Klose holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1746 to 1682, a 64-point edge.

Edson Barboza enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Drakkar Klose finishes 38% of wins inside the distance, Edson Barboza 63%.

Edson Barboza carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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