Combat Edge Intelligence

Erik Koch vs Raphael Assunção

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

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Erik Koch

“The Phoenix”

16-6-0LightweightUFC

1644Solid

Tale of the tape

16-6-0Record28-10-0
LightweightDivisionBantamweight
5'10"Height5'5"
71,5"Reach66"
155 lbsWeight135 lbs
RoufusportTeamXtreme Couture

What's at stake

Raphael Assunção is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Erik Koch carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Erik KochNow 1644
If they win+14→ 1658
If they lose-10→ 1634
Raphael AssunçãoNow 1707
If they win+10→ 1717
If they lose-14→ 1693

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.

1632 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1700 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.33
Sig. strikes / min
3.22
42%
Strike accuracy
43%
2.82
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.50
47%
Strike defense
67%
1.02
Takedown avg.
1.65
43%
Takedown accuracy
39%
82%
Takedown defense
78%
1.02
Submission avg.
0.25

Trajectory

Erik KochRaphael Assunção
16501700201820192020202120222023

Win method breakdown

4 (25%)
KO/TKO
4 (14%)
8 (50%)
Submission
10 (36%)
4 (25%)
Decision
14 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Raphael Assunção54%
Erik Koch 46%Elo baseline: 59%

The Combat Edge model makes Raphael Assunção a 54% favorite over Erik Koch in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (59%).

Raphael Assunção holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1707 to 1644, a 63-point edge.

Erik Koch finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Raphael Assunção 50%.

Erik Koch carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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