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Combat Edge Intelligence

Marc Diakiese vs Rafael Alves

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

18-9-0Record21-12-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'10"Height5'7"
73"Reach68"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Great Britain Top TeamTeamMain Street Boxing & Muay Thai

What's at stake

Marc Diakiese is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Rafael Alves carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Marc DiakieseNow 1631
If they win+11→ 1642
If they lose-13→ 1618
Rafael AlvesNow 1613
If they win+17→ 1630
If they lose-15→ 1598

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.

1637 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1615 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.54
Sig. strikes / min
1.85
40%
Strike accuracy
49%
2.64
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.30
53%
Strike defense
58%
3.29
Takedown avg.
0.29
10%
Takedown accuracy
25%
67%
Takedown defense
44%
0
Submission avg.
1.46

Trajectory

Marc DiakieseRafael Alves
1600165020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (33%)
KO/TKO
7 (33%)
1 (6%)
Submission
9 (43%)
11 (61%)
Decision
5 (24%)

Combat Edge model read

Marc Diakiese71%
Rafael Alves 29%Elo baseline: 53%

The Combat Edge model makes Marc Diakiese a 71% favorite over Rafael Alves in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (53%).

Marc Diakiese holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1631 to 1613, a 18-point edge.

Marc Diakiese enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Rafael Alves enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Marc Diakiese finishes 39% of wins inside the distance, Rafael Alves 76%.

Marc Diakiese carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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