Combat Edge Intelligence

Marcus Davis vs Shonie Carter

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Marcus Davis
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Marcus Davis

“The Irish Hand Grenade”

23-11-0WelterweightPFC

1655Good
Shonie Carter
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Shonie Carter

“Mr. International”

52-32-7MiddleweightZP

1497Average

Tale of the tape

23-11-0Record52-32-7
WelterweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'8"Height5'9"
TBDReachTBD
170 lbsWeight176 lbs
Team IrishTeamIron Academy

What's at stake

Marcus Davis is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +7 while a loss costs more — Shonie Carter carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Marcus DavisNow 1655
If they win+7→ 1662
If they lose-17→ 1638
Shonie CarterNow 1497
If they win+17→ 1514
If they lose-7→ 1490

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.

1517 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1538 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.72
Sig. strikes / min
1.62
40%
Strike accuracy
36%
2.79
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.32
66%
Strike defense
47%
1.60
Takedown avg.
0.75
48%
Takedown accuracy
67%
48%
Takedown defense
75%
1.37
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Marcus DavisShonie Carter
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Win method breakdown

6 (26%)
KO/TKO
14 (27%)
10 (43%)
Submission
13 (25%)
7 (30%)
Decision
25 (48%)

Combat Edge model read

Marcus Davis78%
Shonie Carter 22%Elo baseline: 71%

The Combat Edge model makes Marcus Davis a 78% favorite over Shonie Carter in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (71%).

Marcus Davis holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1655 to 1497, a 158-point edge.

Shonie Carter enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Marcus Davis finishes 70% of wins inside the distance, Shonie Carter 52%.

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