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Combat Edge Intelligence

Joe Stevenson vs Ryan Cafaro

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

33-16-0Record15-7-0
LightweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'7"Height5'7"
TBDReach69"
155 lbsWeight145 lbs
Joe Stevenson's Cobra KaiTeamNick Catone MMA & Fitness

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.

Joe StevensonNow 1612
If they win+12→ 1624
If they lose-12→ 1600
Ryan CafaroNow 1612
If they win+16→ 1628
If they lose-16→ 1596

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.

1562 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1505 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

2.05
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
45%
Strike accuracy
Not available
2.44
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
61%
Strike defense
Not available
2.75
Takedown avg.
Not available
45%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
40%
Takedown defense
Not available
2.20
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Joe StevensonRyan Cafaro
1600165020162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

9 (27%)
KO/TKO
4 (27%)
13 (39%)
Submission
8 (53%)
11 (33%)
Decision
3 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Joe Stevenson55%
Ryan Cafaro 45%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Joe Stevenson a 55% favorite over Ryan Cafaro in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1612 vs 1612), separated by just 0 points.

Joe Stevenson enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Joe Stevenson finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Ryan Cafaro 80%.

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