Joel Alvarez vs Rafael dos Anjos
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
23-4-0Record32-17-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
6'2"Height5'8"
77"Reach70"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Bandog Fight ClubTeamRDA Academy
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.
If they win+16→ 1731
If they lose-16→ 1699
If they win+12→ 1725
If they lose-12→ 1701
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.
1697 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1737 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Joel AlvarezRafael dos Anjos
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Joel Alvarez76%
Rafael dos Anjos 24%Elo baseline: 50%
The Combat Edge model makes Joel Alvarez a 76% favorite over Rafael dos Anjos in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).
Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1715 vs 1713), separated by just 2 points.
Rafael dos Anjos enters on a 3-fight loss streak.
Joel Alvarez finishes 96% of wins inside the distance, Rafael dos Anjos 50%.
Joel Alvarez and Rafael dos Anjos share 1 common opponent: Vicente Luque.
Joel Alvarez carries a 7-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.