Combat Edge Intelligence

Glaico Franca vs Michael Johnson

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

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Glaico Franca
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Glaico Franca

“Brazilian Zombie”

25-8-0WelterweightKC

1614Solid

Tale of the tape

25-8-0Record24-20-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height5'10"
77"Reach73"
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
American Top TeamTeamKill Cliff FC

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.

Glaico FrancaNow 1614
If they win+16→ 1630
If they lose-16→ 1598
Michael JohnsonNow 1613
If they win+12→ 1625
If they lose-12→ 1601

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.

1545 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1666 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.35
Sig. strikes / min
4.28
43%
Strike accuracy
40%
3.46
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.79
47%
Strike defense
59%
2.68
Takedown avg.
0.58
42%
Takedown accuracy
39%
77%
Takedown defense
81%
0.34
Submission avg.
0.04

Trajectory

Glaico FrancaMichael Johnson
1600165020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

12 (48%)
KO/TKO
10 (42%)
11 (44%)
Submission
2 (8%)
2 (8%)
Decision
12 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Glaico Franca and Michael Johnson within a point of even.

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1614 vs 1613), separated by just 1 points.

Glaico Franca finishes 92% of wins inside the distance, Michael Johnson 50%.

Glaico Franca carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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