Combat Edge Intelligence

Jacob Silva vs Shane Howell

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

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Jacob Silva

“Lil' Animal”

11-10-0FlyweightFFC

1534Average

Tale of the tape

11-10-0Record13-10-0
FlyweightDivisionFlyweight
5'5"Height5'8"
TBDReachTBD
125 lbsWeight125 lbs
Metro Fight ClubTeamR-1 MMA

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.

Jacob SilvaNow 1534
If they win+16→ 1550
If they lose-16→ 1518
Shane HowellNow 1538
If they win+16→ 1554
If they lose-16→ 1522

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.

1530 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1502 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.17
Sig. strikes / min
1.27
45%
Strike accuracy
33%
4.92
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.55
57%
Strike defense
43%
1.51
Takedown avg.
0
100%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
67%
Takedown defense
20%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Jacob SilvaShane Howell
1500155020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

6 (55%)
KO/TKO
4 (31%)
4 (36%)
Submission
7 (54%)
1 (9%)
Decision
2 (15%)

Combat Edge model read

Jacob Silva53%
Shane Howell 47%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Jacob Silva a 53% favorite over Shane Howell in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Shane Howell's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1534 vs 1538), separated by just 4 points.

Shane Howell enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Jacob Silva finishes 91% of wins inside the distance, Shane Howell 85%.

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