Combat Edge Intelligence

Matt Serra vs Yves Edwards

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

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Matt Serra
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Matt Serra

“The Terror”

11-7-0WelterweightUFC

1605Solid
Yves Edwards
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Yves Edwards

“Thugjitsu Master”

42-22-1LightweightUFC

1686Good

Tale of the tape

11-7-0Record42-22-1
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'6"Height5'10"
68"ReachTBD
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
Serra-Longo Fight TeamTeamAmerican Top Team

What's at stake

Yves Edwards is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Matt Serra carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Matt SerraNow 1605
If they win+20→ 1625
If they lose-12→ 1593
Yves EdwardsNow 1686
If they win+9→ 1695
If they lose-15→ 1671

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.

1659 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1633 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.98
Sig. strikes / min
2.91
40%
Strike accuracy
43%
2.64
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.34
47%
Strike defense
67%
2.05
Takedown avg.
0.76
21%
Takedown accuracy
54%
39%
Takedown defense
69%
0.89
Submission avg.
0.66

Trajectory

Matt SerraYves Edwards
1600165017001750200920102011201220132014

Win method breakdown

2 (18%)
KO/TKO
17 (40%)
5 (45%)
Submission
16 (38%)
4 (36%)
Decision
9 (21%)

Combat Edge model read

Yves Edwards60%
Matt Serra 40%Elo baseline: 61%

The Combat Edge model makes Yves Edwards a 60% favorite over Matt Serra in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (61%).

Yves Edwards holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1686 to 1605, a 81-point edge.

Yves Edwards enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Matt Serra finishes 64% of wins inside the distance, Yves Edwards 79%.

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