Combat Edge Intelligence

Leonardo Silva vs Rafael Xavier

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

22-10-0Record14-9-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'2"Height6'1"
75"Reach78"
206 lbsWeight205 lbs
China TeamTeamSayyato Performance Gym

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.

Leonardo SilvaNow 1588
If they win+12→ 1600
If they lose-12→ 1576
Rafael XavierNow 1579
If they win+16→ 1595
If they lose-16→ 1563

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.

1514 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1520 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.07
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
40%
Strike accuracy
TBD
0.54
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
50%
Strike defense
TBD
24.11
Takedown avg.
TBD
50%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
0%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Leonardo SilvaRafael Xavier
16001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

12 (55%)
KO/TKO
10 (71%)
4 (18%)
Submission
2 (14%)
6 (27%)
Decision
2 (14%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Leonardo Silva and Rafael Xavier within a point of even.

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1588 vs 1579), separated by just 9 points.

Leonardo Silva enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Leonardo Silva finishes 73% of wins inside the distance, Rafael Xavier 86%.

Rafael Xavier 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.