Combat Edge Intelligence

James Giboo vs Joaquin Garcia

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

13-5-0Record3-1-0
WelterweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height6'1"
TBDReach-
170 lbsWeight175 lbs
TeamTeam Oyama· 1645 avg Elo · 6 rated

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.

James GibooNow 1550
If they win+16→ 1566
If they lose-16→ 1534
Joaquin GarciaNow 1548
If they win+24→ 1572
If they lose-24→ 1524

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.

1517 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1511 · 4 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.20
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
27%
Strike accuracy
TBD
7.08
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
39%
Strike defense
TBD
0
Takedown avg.
TBD
0%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
0%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

James GibooJoaquin Garcia
155016002008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (38%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
8 (62%)
Submission
3 (100%)
0 (0%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Joaquin Garcia81%
James Giboo 19%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Joaquin Garcia a 81% favorite over James Giboo in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans James Giboo's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1550 vs 1548), separated by just 2 points.

James Giboo enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

James Giboo finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Joaquin Garcia 100%.

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