Combat Edge Intelligence

Matheus Scheffel vs Zu Anyanwu

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

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Zu Anyanwu

“Zu the 8th Wonder”

15-6-0HeavyweightBFC

1488Average

Tale of the tape

17-11-0Record15-6-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'2"Height6'1"
TBDReach41.00
262 lbsWeight251 lbs
CM SystemTeamRenzo Gracie Philly

What's at stake

Matheus Scheffel is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Zu Anyanwu carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Matheus ScheffelNow 1521
If they win+11→ 1532
If they lose-13→ 1508
Zu AnyanwuNow 1488
If they win+26→ 1514
If they lose-22→ 1466

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.

1611 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1693 · 1 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.33
Sig. strikes / min
2.47
36%
Strike accuracy
43%
3
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.47
47%
Strike defense
69%
0
Takedown avg.
0.65
TBD
Takedown accuracy
100%
100%
Takedown defense
0%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Matheus ScheffelZu Anyanwu
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Win method breakdown

12 (71%)
KO/TKO
9 (60%)
0 (0%)
Submission
2 (13%)
5 (29%)
Decision
4 (27%)

Combat Edge model read

Matheus Scheffel59%
Zu Anyanwu 41%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Matheus Scheffel a 59% favorite over Zu Anyanwu in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Matheus Scheffel holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1521 to 1488, a 33-point edge.

Matheus Scheffel enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Matheus Scheffel finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, Zu Anyanwu 73%.

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