Combat Edge Intelligence

George Sotiropoulos vs Rafael dos Anjos

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

Compare any two fighters →

Tale of the tape

14-7-0Record32-17-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'10"Height5'8"
TBDReach70"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
American Top TeamTeamRDA Academy

What's at stake

Rafael dos Anjos is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — George Sotiropoulos carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

George SotiropoulosNow 1585
If they win+22→ 1607
If they lose-10→ 1575
Rafael dos AnjosNow 1714
If they win+8→ 1722
If they lose-16→ 1698

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.

1621 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1737 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.68
Sig. strikes / min
3.48
27%
Strike accuracy
47%
2.64
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.23
68%
Strike defense
60%
2.43
Takedown avg.
1.95
31%
Takedown accuracy
36%
54%
Takedown defense
55%
1.71
Submission avg.
0.57

Trajectory

George SotiropoulosRafael dos Anjos
1600165017001750201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

1 (7%)
KO/TKO
5 (16%)
8 (57%)
Submission
11 (34%)
5 (36%)
Decision
16 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Rafael dos Anjos75%
George Sotiropoulos 25%Elo baseline: 68%

The Combat Edge model makes Rafael dos Anjos a 75% favorite over George Sotiropoulos in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (68%).

Rafael dos Anjos holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1714 to 1585, a 129-point edge.

George Sotiropoulos enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Rafael dos Anjos enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

George Sotiropoulos finishes 64% of wins inside the distance, Rafael dos Anjos 50%.

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