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Combat Edge Intelligence

Evan Tanner vs Lance Gibson Jr.

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

32-8-0Record10-2-0
MiddleweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height5'9"
TBDReach72"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Hard Knocks KickboxingTeamGibson Kickboxing & Pankration

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.

Evan TannerNow 1652
If they win+12→ 1664
If they lose-12→ 1640
Lance Gibson Jr.Now 1653
If they win+16→ 1669
If they lose-16→ 1637

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.

1617 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1521 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

3.05
Sig. strikes / min
2
59%
Strike accuracy
42%
2.64
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.33
56%
Strike defense
54%
2.55
Takedown avg.
2
43%
Takedown accuracy
67%
25%
Takedown defense
50%
1.34
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Evan TannerLance Gibson Jr.
1650200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

12 (38%)
KO/TKO
5 (50%)
17 (53%)
Submission
3 (30%)
3 (9%)
Decision
2 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Lance Gibson Jr.52%
Evan Tanner 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Lance Gibson Jr. a 52% favorite over Evan Tanner in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1652 vs 1653), separated by just 1 points.

Evan Tanner finishes 91% of wins inside the distance, Lance Gibson Jr. 80%.

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