Combat Edge Intelligence

Gustavo Sousa vs Paddy McCorry

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

7-2-0Record8-1-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'3"
-Reach-
186 lbsWeight185 lbs
Team Lucas Mineiro· 1644 avg Elo · 4 ratedTeamFight Academy Ireland· 1589 avg Elo · 7 rated

What's at stake

Paddy McCorry is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +20 while a loss costs more — Gustavo Sousa carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Gustavo SousaNow 1595
If they win+28→ 1623
If they lose-20→ 1575
Paddy McCorryNow 1653
If they win+20→ 1673
If they lose-28→ 1625

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.

1498 · 9 fightsPre-fight Elo1503 · 9 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Gustavo SousaPaddy McCorry
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Win method breakdown

4 (57%)
KO/TKO
4 (50%)
3 (43%)
Submission
2 (25%)
0 (0%)
Decision
2 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Paddy McCorry63%
Gustavo Sousa 37%Elo baseline: 58%

The Combat Edge model makes Paddy McCorry a 63% favorite over Gustavo Sousa in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (58%).

Paddy McCorry holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1653 to 1595, a 58-point edge.

Paddy McCorry enters on a 6-fight win streak.

Gustavo Sousa finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Paddy McCorry 75%.

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