Combat Edge Intelligence

Kamaru Usman vs Sergio Moraes

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

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Kamaru Usman
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Kamaru Usman

“The Nigerian Nightmare”

21-5-0MiddleweightUFC

1810Great
Sergio Moraes
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Sergio Moraes

“The Panther”

14-7-1WelterweightTaura

1641Solid

Tale of the tape

21-5-0Record14-7-1
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'0"
76"Reach72,0"
185 lbsWeight170 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamBrazilian TKO· 1650 avg Elo · 5 rated

What's at stake

Kamaru Usman is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +7 while a loss costs more — Sergio Moraes carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Kamaru UsmanNow 1810
If they win+7→ 1817
If they lose-17→ 1793
Sergio MoraesNow 1641
If they win+23→ 1664
If they lose-9→ 1632

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.

1799 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1673 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.16
Sig. strikes / min
2.42
52%
Strike accuracy
43%
2.67
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.73
55%
Strike defense
60%
2.79
Takedown avg.
1.20
44%
Takedown accuracy
39%
90%
Takedown defense
75%
0.09
Submission avg.
0.43

Trajectory

Kamaru UsmanSergio Moraes
165017001750180020192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

9 (43%)
KO/TKO
1 (7%)
1 (5%)
Submission
8 (57%)
11 (52%)
Decision
5 (36%)

Combat Edge model read

Kamaru Usman88%
Sergio Moraes 12%Elo baseline: 73%

The Combat Edge model makes Kamaru Usman a 88% favorite over Sergio Moraes in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (73%).

Kamaru Usman holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1810 to 1641, a 169-point edge.

Sergio Moraes enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Kamaru Usman finishes 48% of wins inside the distance, Sergio Moraes 64%.

Kamaru Usman carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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