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Combat Edge Intelligence

Leonardo Guimaraes vs Sam Fournier

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

15-14-1Record2-3-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'0"Height6'5"
73"Reach-
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
Tata Fight Team· 1521 avg Elo · 5 ratedTeam

What's at stake

Sam Fournier is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +21 while a loss costs more — Leonardo Guimaraes carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Leonardo GuimaraesNow 1423
If they win+18→ 1441
If they lose-14→ 1409
Sam FournierNow 1460
If they win+21→ 1481
If they lose-27→ 1433

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.

1525 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1497 · 5 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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

Leonardo GuimaraesSam Fournier
1400145015001550202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (27%)
KO/TKO
1 (50%)
8 (53%)
Submission
0 (0%)
3 (20%)
Decision
1 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Sam Fournier54%
Leonardo Guimaraes 46%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Sam Fournier a 54% favorite over Leonardo Guimaraes in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Sam Fournier holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1460 to 1423, a 37-point edge.

Sam Fournier enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Leonardo Guimaraes finishes 80% of wins inside the distance.

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