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Combat Edge Intelligence

Justin Wetzell vs Marlon Moraes

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

12-4-0Record23-13-1
BantamweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'9"Height5'6"
70"Reach67"
135 lbsWeight145 lbs
Elevation Fight TeamTeamAmerican Top Team

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.

Justin WetzellNow 1650
If they win+16→ 1666
If they lose-16→ 1634
Marlon MoraesNow 1650
If they win+12→ 1662
If they lose-12→ 1638

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.

1592 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1733 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
3.37
Not available
Strike accuracy
41%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.53
Not available
Strike defense
54%
Not available
Takedown avg.
0.87
Not available
Takedown accuracy
42%
Not available
Takedown defense
46%
Not available
Submission avg.
0.35

Trajectory

Justin WetzellMarlon Moraes
165017001750202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (33%)
KO/TKO
10 (43%)
1 (8%)
Submission
6 (26%)
7 (58%)
Decision
7 (30%)

Combat Edge model read

Marlon Moraes52%
Justin Wetzell 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Marlon Moraes a 52% favorite over Justin Wetzell in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Justin Wetzell's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1650 vs 1650), separated by just 0 points.

Justin Wetzell enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Marlon Moraes enters on a 8-fight loss streak.

Justin Wetzell finishes 42% of wins inside the distance, Marlon Moraes 70%.

Justin Wetzell carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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