Combat Edge Intelligence

Enrique Barzola vs Gabriel Benítez

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

20-9-2Record23-12-0
FeatherweightDivisionLightweight
5'7"Height5'8"
70"Reach71"
145 lbsWeight155 lbs
Pitbull Martial Arts CenterTeamAmerican Kickboxing Academy

What's at stake

Enrique Barzola is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Gabriel Benítez carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Enrique BarzolaNow 1661
If they win+9→ 1670
If they lose-15→ 1646
Gabriel BenítezNow 1584
If they win+15→ 1599
If they lose-9→ 1575

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.

1625 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1639 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.91
Sig. strikes / min
5.26
42%
Strike accuracy
42%
2.97
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.49
69%
Strike defense
64%
4.20
Takedown avg.
0.22
46%
Takedown accuracy
50%
67%
Takedown defense
56%
0.30
Submission avg.
0.86

Trajectory

Enrique BarzolaGabriel Benítez
160016501700202220232024

Win method breakdown

5 (25%)
KO/TKO
9 (39%)
4 (20%)
Submission
10 (43%)
11 (55%)
Decision
4 (17%)

Combat Edge model read

Enrique Barzola70%
Gabriel Benítez 30%Elo baseline: 61%

The Combat Edge model makes Enrique Barzola a 70% favorite over Gabriel Benítez in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (61%).

Enrique Barzola holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1661 to 1584, a 77-point edge.

Enrique Barzola enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Gabriel Benítez enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Enrique Barzola finishes 45% of wins inside the distance, Gabriel Benítez 83%.

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