Combat Edge Intelligence

Gary Balletto vs Ramiz Brahimaj

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

11-3-0Record13-7-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height5'10"
70"Reach72"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Tri-Force MMATeamFortis MMA

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.

Gary BallettoNow 1633
If they win+16→ 1649
If they lose-16→ 1617
Ramiz BrahimajNow 1635
If they win+16→ 1651
If they lose-16→ 1619

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.

1501 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1642 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
2.29
TBD
Strike accuracy
49%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.27
TBD
Strike defense
47%
TBD
Takedown avg.
1.99
TBD
Takedown accuracy
14%
TBD
Takedown defense
45%
TBD
Submission avg.
1.60

Trajectory

Gary BallettoRamiz Brahimaj
16001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (36%)
KO/TKO
1 (8%)
7 (64%)
Submission
12 (92%)
0 (0%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Ramiz Brahimaj66%
Gary Balletto 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ramiz Brahimaj a 66% favorite over Gary Balletto in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1633 vs 1635), separated by just 2 points.

Gary Balletto enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Ramiz Brahimaj enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Gary Balletto finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Ramiz Brahimaj 100%.

Gary Balletto and Ramiz Brahimaj share 1 common opponent: Billy Ray Goff.

Ramiz Brahimaj carries a 2-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 (Punches) · 2022
Billy Ray Goff
WinSubmission · 2025