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Combat Edge Intelligence

Matt Arroyo vs Stephen Costello

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

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3-3-0WelterweightUFC

1538Average

Tale of the tape

3-3-0Record6-4-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'1"
TBDReach-
170 lbsWeight171 lbs
Gracie Tampa SouthTeamSBG Ireland

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.

Matt ArroyoNow 1538
If they win+24→ 1562
If they lose-24→ 1514
Stephen CostelloNow 1538
If they win+16→ 1554
If they lose-16→ 1522

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.

1503 · 6 fightsPre-fight Elo1563 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

1.62
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
47%
Strike accuracy
Not available
2.01
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
59%
Strike defense
Not available
2.12
Takedown avg.
Not available
36%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
100%
Takedown defense
Not available
5.29
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Matt ArroyoStephen Costello
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Win method breakdown

0 (0%)
KO/TKO
2 (33%)
3 (100%)
Submission
2 (33%)
0 (0%)
Decision
2 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Stephen Costello64%
Matt Arroyo 36%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Stephen Costello a 64% favorite over Matt Arroyo in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Matt Arroyo's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1538 vs 1538), separated by just 0 points.

Matt Arroyo finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Stephen Costello 67%.

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