Combat Edge Intelligence

Elizeu Zaleski vs Sean Strickland

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

25-10-1Record31-7-0
WelterweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height6'1"
73"Reach76"
170 lbsWeight185 lbs
CM SystemTeamXtreme Couture

What's at stake

Sean Strickland is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Elizeu Zaleski carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Elizeu ZaleskiNow 1699
If they win+16→ 1715
If they lose-8→ 1691
Sean StricklandNow 1823
If they win+8→ 1831
If they lose-16→ 1807

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 Elo1742 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.26
Sig. strikes / min
6.04
42%
Strike accuracy
43%
3.52
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.57
56%
Strike defense
61%
0.75
Takedown avg.
0.71
21%
Takedown accuracy
64%
69%
Takedown defense
77%
0.45
Submission avg.
0.16

Trajectory

Elizeu ZaleskiSean Strickland
170017501800202420252026

Win method breakdown

15 (60%)
KO/TKO
12 (39%)
3 (12%)
Submission
4 (13%)
7 (28%)
Decision
15 (48%)

Combat Edge model read

Sean Strickland79%
Elizeu Zaleski 21%Elo baseline: 67%

The Combat Edge model makes Sean Strickland a 79% favorite over Elizeu Zaleski in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (67%).

Sean Strickland holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1823 to 1699, a 124-point edge.

Elizeu Zaleski enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Sean Strickland enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Elizeu Zaleski finishes 72% of wins inside the distance, Sean Strickland 52%.

Sean Strickland carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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