Combat Edge Intelligence

Drew Dober vs Rafael Alves

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

29-15-0Record21-12-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'7"
70″Reach68"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Elevation Fight TeamTeamMain Street Boxing & Muay Thai

What's at stake

Drew Dober is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Rafael Alves carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Drew DoberNow 1701
If they win+9→ 1710
If they lose-15→ 1686
Rafael AlvesNow 1613
If they win+20→ 1633
If they lose-12→ 1601

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.

1656 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1615 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.52
Sig. strikes / min
1.85
41%
Strike accuracy
49%
4.34
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.30
53%
Strike defense
58%
0.63
Takedown avg.
0.29
17%
Takedown accuracy
25%
58%
Takedown defense
44%
0.07
Submission avg.
1.46

Trajectory

Drew DoberRafael Alves
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Win method breakdown

17 (59%)
KO/TKO
7 (33%)
5 (17%)
Submission
9 (43%)
7 (24%)
Decision
5 (24%)

Combat Edge model read

Drew Dober72%
Rafael Alves 28%Elo baseline: 62%

The Combat Edge model makes Drew Dober a 72% favorite over Rafael Alves in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (62%).

Drew Dober holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1701 to 1613, a 88-point edge.

Drew Dober enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Rafael Alves enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Drew Dober finishes 76% of wins inside the distance, Rafael Alves 76%.

Drew Dober 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.