Combat Edge Intelligence

Ian Machado Garry vs Michael Morales

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

17-2-0Record19-0-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'3"Height6'0"
74" Reach 79"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Chute Boxe Diego LimaTeamEntram Gym· 1682 avg Elo · 11 rated

What's at stake

Michael Morales is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Ian Machado Garry carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Ian Machado GarryNow 1815
If they win+17→ 1832
If they lose-15→ 1800
Michael MoralesNow 1839
If they win+15→ 1854
If they lose-17→ 1822

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.

1775 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1677 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.29
Sig. strikes / min
5.62
54%
Strike accuracy
49%
2.59
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.31
53%
Strike defense
53%
0.80
Takedown avg.
1.09
0%
Takedown accuracy
42%
71%
Takedown defense
89%
0.32
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Ian Machado GarryMichael Morales
175018001850202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (41%)
KO/TKO
14 (74%)
1 (6%)
Submission
1 (5%)
9 (53%)
Decision
4 (21%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Ian Machado Garry and Michael Morales within a point of even.

Michael Morales holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1839 to 1815, a 24-point edge.

Michael Morales enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Ian Machado Garry finishes 47% of wins inside the distance, Michael Morales 79%.

Ian Machado Garry and Michael Morales share 1 common opponent: Neil Magny.

Michael Morales 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.

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision - Unanimous · 2023
Neil Magny
WinTKO · 2024