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Combat Edge Intelligence

Gustavo Sousa vs Noach Blyden

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

8-2-0Record8-2-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'0"
-ReachTBD
186 lbsWeight185 lbs
Team Lucas Mineiro· 1653 avg Elo · 4 ratedTeamImpact Fit

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.

Gustavo SousaNow 1628
If they win+16→ 1644
If they lose-16→ 1612
Noach BlydenNow 1628
If they win+16→ 1644
If they lose-16→ 1612

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.

1511 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1493 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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Sig. strikes / min
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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Gustavo SousaNoach Blyden
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Win method breakdown

4 (50%)
KO/TKO
5 (56%)
4 (50%)
Submission
2 (22%)
0 (0%)
Decision
2 (22%)

Combat Edge model read

Gustavo Sousa57%
Noach Blyden 43%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Gustavo Sousa a 57% favorite over Noach Blyden in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1628 vs 1628), separated by just 0 points.

Gustavo Sousa enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Gustavo Sousa finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Noach Blyden 78%.

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