Combat Edge Intelligence

Luan Lacerda vs Norifumi Yamamoto

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

13-4-0Record18-6-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'7"Height5'4"
71"ReachTBD
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Nova UniaoTeamKrazy Bee

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.

Luan LacerdaNow 1652
If they win+16→ 1668
If they lose-16→ 1636
Norifumi YamamotoNow 1652
If they win+16→ 1668
If they lose-16→ 1636

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.

1563 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1538 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.52
Sig. strikes / min
2.09
44%
Strike accuracy
45%
7.07
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.01
48%
Strike defense
57%
1.26
Takedown avg.
0.41
25%
Takedown accuracy
22%
75%
Takedown defense
45%
0.63
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Luan LacerdaNorifumi Yamamoto
16501700175020102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

0 (0%)
KO/TKO
13 (72%)
11 (85%)
Submission
2 (11%)
2 (15%)
Decision
3 (17%)

Combat Edge model read

Luan Lacerda70%
Norifumi Yamamoto 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Luan Lacerda a 70% favorite over Norifumi Yamamoto in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1652 vs 1652), separated by just 0 points.

Norifumi Yamamoto enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Luan Lacerda finishes 85% of wins inside the distance, Norifumi Yamamoto 83%.

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