Combat Edge Intelligence

Kevin Carrier vs Steve Collins

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

5-2-0Record7-0-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height5'10"
74"Reach-
155 lbsWeight156 lbs
Ultimate AthleticsTeamGilbert Grappling· 1560 avg Elo · 3 rated

What's at stake

Steve Collins is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +19 while a loss costs more — Kevin Carrier carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Kevin CarrierNow 1573
If they win+29→ 1602
If they lose-19→ 1554
Steve CollinsNow 1650
If they win+19→ 1669
If they lose-29→ 1621

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 Elo1515 · 7 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Kevin CarrierSteve Collins
155016001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (20%)
KO/TKO
3 (43%)
3 (60%)
Submission
0 (0%)
1 (20%)
Decision
4 (57%)

Combat Edge model read

Steve Collins64%
Kevin Carrier 36%Elo baseline: 61%

The Combat Edge model makes Steve Collins a 64% favorite over Kevin Carrier in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (61%).

Steve Collins holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1650 to 1573, a 77-point edge.

Steve Collins enters on a 7-fight win streak.

Kevin Carrier finishes 80% of wins inside the distance, Steve Collins 43%.

Kevin Carrier and Steve Collins share 2 common opponents: Kelton Sneve and Kyle Pufahl.

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

Common opponents (2)

LossDecision (Unanimous) · 2025
Kyle Pufahl
WinTKO (Punches) · 2025
LossDecision (Unanimous) · 2025
Kelton Sneve
WinDecision (Split) · 2025