Combat Edge Intelligence

Lewis McGrillen vs Rafael do Nascimento

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

12-2-0Record13-3-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'4"
68"Reach70"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Manchester Top TeamTeamX-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.

Lewis McGrillenNow 1665
If they win+16→ 1681
If they lose-16→ 1649
Rafael do NascimentoNow 1657
If they win+16→ 1673
If they lose-16→ 1641

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 Elo1542 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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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

Lewis McGrillenRafael do Nascimento
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Win method breakdown

10 (83%)
KO/TKO
1 (8%)
1 (8%)
Submission
9 (69%)
1 (8%)
Decision
3 (23%)

Combat Edge model read

Rafael do Nascimento66%
Lewis McGrillen 34%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Rafael do Nascimento a 66% favorite over Lewis McGrillen in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Lewis McGrillen's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1665 vs 1657), separated by just 8 points.

Rafael do Nascimento enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Lewis McGrillen finishes 92% of wins inside the distance, Rafael do Nascimento 77%.

Rafael do Nascimento carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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