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Combat Edge Intelligence

Kamal Shalorus 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

9-5-2Record32-18-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'8"
TBDReach70"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs

What's at stake

Rafael dos Anjos is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Kamal Shalorus carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Kamal ShalorusNow 1583
If they win+21→ 1604
If they lose-11→ 1572
Rafael dos AnjosNow 1698
If they win+8→ 1706
If they lose-16→ 1682

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.

1631 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1735 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

3.06
Sig. strikes / min
3.48
32%
Strike accuracy
47%
2.99
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.23
70%
Strike defense
60%
2.07
Takedown avg.
1.95
50%
Takedown accuracy
24%
81%
Takedown defense
55%
0
Submission avg.
0.57

Trajectory

Kamal ShalorusRafael dos Anjos
160016501700201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (44%)
KO/TKO
5 (16%)
1 (11%)
Submission
11 (34%)
4 (44%)
Decision
16 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Rafael dos Anjos81%
Kamal Shalorus 19%Elo baseline: 66%

The Combat Edge model makes Rafael dos Anjos a 81% favorite over Kamal Shalorus in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (66%).

Rafael dos Anjos holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1698 to 1583, a 115-point edge.

Kamal Shalorus enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Rafael dos Anjos enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Kamal Shalorus finishes 56% of wins inside the distance, Rafael dos Anjos 50%.

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