Combat Edge Intelligence

James Irvin vs Luiz Cane

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

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James Irvin
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James Irvin

“The Sandman”

17-10-0MiddleweightGC

1485Average
Luiz Cane
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Luiz Cane

“Banha”

17-7-0Light HeavyweightF2N

1638Solid

Tale of the tape

17-10-0Record17-7-0
MiddleweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'2"Height6'2"
TBDReachTBD
185 lbsWeight205 lbs
Reign MMATeamDemian Maia Jiu-Jitsu

What's at stake

Luiz Cane is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — James Irvin carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

James IrvinNow 1485
If they win+23→ 1508
If they lose-9→ 1476
Luiz CaneNow 1638
If they win+9→ 1647
If they lose-23→ 1615

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.

1585 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1561 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.05
Sig. strikes / min
4.79
49%
Strike accuracy
42%
3.89
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5
35%
Strike defense
61%
0
Takedown avg.
0.56
0%
Takedown accuracy
29%
37%
Takedown defense
100%
0.52
Submission avg.
0.28

Trajectory

James IrvinLuiz Cane
15001550160016502008200920102011201220132014201520162017

Win method breakdown

12 (75%)
KO/TKO
15 (88%)
3 (19%)
Submission
0 (0%)
1 (6%)
Decision
2 (12%)

Combat Edge model read

Luiz Cane78%
James Irvin 22%Elo baseline: 71%

The Combat Edge model makes Luiz Cane a 78% favorite over James Irvin in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (71%).

Luiz Cane holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1638 to 1485, a 153-point edge.

James Irvin finishes 94% of wins inside the distance, Luiz Cane 88%.

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