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Combat Edge Intelligence

Gilbert Aldana vs Joel Faglier

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

6-2-0Record6-0-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'1"Height6'2"
TBDReach-
250 lbsWeight266 lbs

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.

Gilbert AldanaNow 1636
If they win+24→ 1660
If they lose-24→ 1612
Joel FaglierNow 1635
If they win+24→ 1659
If they lose-24→ 1611

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.

1521 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1489 · 6 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.91
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
55%
Strike accuracy
Not available
6.26
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
26%
Strike defense
Not available
2.57
Takedown avg.
Not available
40%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
33%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Gilbert AldanaJoel Faglier
1550160016502005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (83%)
KO/TKO
2 (33%)
1 (17%)
Submission
3 (50%)
0 (0%)
Decision
1 (17%)

Combat Edge model read

Joel Faglier60%
Gilbert Aldana 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Joel Faglier a 60% favorite over Gilbert Aldana in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Gilbert Aldana's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1636 vs 1635), separated by just 1 points.

Gilbert Aldana enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Joel Faglier enters on a 6-fight win streak.

Gilbert Aldana finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Joel Faglier 83%.

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