Combat Edge Intelligence

Ian Machado Garry vs Max Holloway

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

17-1-0Record28-9-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
6'3"Height5'11"
74" Reach69"
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
Chute Boxe Diego LimaTeamGracie Technics

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.

Ian Machado GarryNow 1826
If they win+16→ 1842
If they lose-16→ 1810
Max HollowayNow 1830
If they win+12→ 1842
If they lose-12→ 1818

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.

1741 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1791 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.78
Sig. strikes / min
6.91
54%
Strike accuracy
48%
2.86
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.61
53%
Strike defense
59%
0.92
Takedown avg.
0.23
0%
Takedown accuracy
53%
80%
Takedown defense
81%
0.37
Submission avg.
0.28

Trajectory

Ian Machado GarryMax Holloway
175018001850202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (41%)
KO/TKO
13 (46%)
1 (6%)
Submission
2 (7%)
9 (53%)
Decision
13 (46%)

Combat Edge model read

Ian Machado Garry52%
Max Holloway 48%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Ian Machado Garry a 52% favorite over Max Holloway in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Max Holloway's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1826 vs 1830), separated by just 4 points.

Ian Machado Garry enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Ian Machado Garry finishes 47% of wins inside the distance, Max Holloway 54%.

Ian Machado Garry carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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