Combat Edge Intelligence

Elizeu Zaleski vs Joel Alvarez

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

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Joel Alvarez

“El Fenomeno”

23-5-0LightweightUFC

1699Good

Tale of the tape

25-10-1Record23-5-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'11"Height6'2"
73"Reach77"
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
CM System· 1632 avg Elo · 5 ratedTeamBandog Fight Club

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.

Elizeu ZaleskiNow 1699
If they win+12→ 1711
If they lose-12→ 1687
Joel AlvarezNow 1699
If they win+16→ 1715
If they lose-16→ 1683

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.

1687 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1705 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.26
Sig. strikes / min
4.53
42%
Strike accuracy
55%
3.52
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.03
56%
Strike defense
54%
0.75
Takedown avg.
0.18
21%
Takedown accuracy
0%
69%
Takedown defense
46%
0.45
Submission avg.
1.06

Trajectory

Elizeu ZaleskiJoel Alvarez
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

15 (60%)
KO/TKO
5 (22%)
3 (12%)
Submission
17 (74%)
7 (28%)
Decision
1 (4%)

Combat Edge model read

Joel Alvarez70%
Elizeu Zaleski 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Joel Alvarez a 70% favorite over Elizeu Zaleski in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Elizeu Zaleski's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1699 vs 1699), separated by just 0 points.

Elizeu Zaleski enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Joel Alvarez enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Elizeu Zaleski finishes 72% of wins inside the distance, Joel Alvarez 96%.

Elizeu Zaleski and Joel Alvarez share 1 common opponent: Chidi Njokuani.

Joel Alvarez 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.

Common opponents (1)

LossTKO · 2025
Chidi Njokuani
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2026