Combat Edge Intelligence

Kevin Carrier vs Lando Vannata

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

5-2-0Record12-8-2
LightweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height5'9"
74"Reach71"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Ultimate AthleticsTeamElevation Fight 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.

Kevin CarrierNow 1573
If they win+24→ 1597
If they lose-24→ 1549
Lando VannataNow 1572
If they win+16→ 1588
If they lose-16→ 1556

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.

1512 · 7 fightsPre-fight Elo1644 · 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
4.52
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Strike accuracy
45%
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.76
Not available
Strike defense
55%
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Takedown avg.
1.09
Not available
Takedown accuracy
38%
Not available
Takedown defense
69%
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Submission avg.
0.30

Trajectory

Kevin CarrierLando Vannata
15501600202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (20%)
KO/TKO
4 (33%)
3 (60%)
Submission
5 (42%)
1 (20%)
Decision
3 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Lando Vannata57%
Kevin Carrier 43%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Lando Vannata a 57% favorite over Kevin Carrier in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Kevin Carrier's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1573 vs 1572), separated by just 1 points.

Lando Vannata enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Kevin Carrier finishes 80% of wins inside the distance, Lando Vannata 75%.

Kevin Carrier 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.