Combat Edge Intelligence

Eliezer Kubanza vs Shido Boris Esperança

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

9-1-0Record11-2-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height5'10"
74.5"Reach70.5"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Soma Fight Club· 1633 avg Elo · 3 ratedTeamNew Generation MMA

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.

Eliezer KubanzaNow 1673
If they win+16→ 1689
If they lose-16→ 1657
Shido Boris EsperançaNow 1671
If they win+16→ 1687
If they lose-16→ 1655

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.

1529 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1525 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Eliezer KubanzaShido Boris Esperança
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Win method breakdown

7 (78%)
KO/TKO
6 (55%)
1 (11%)
Submission
3 (27%)
1 (11%)
Decision
2 (18%)

Combat Edge model read

Eliezer Kubanza53%
Shido Boris Esperança 47%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Eliezer Kubanza a 53% favorite over Shido Boris Esperança in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1673 vs 1671), separated by just 2 points.

Eliezer Kubanza enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Eliezer Kubanza finishes 89% of wins inside the distance, Shido Boris Esperança 82%.

Eliezer Kubanza carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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