Combat Edge Intelligence

Mike Pierce vs Rafael dos Anjos

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

17-7-0Record32-17-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'8"
TBDReach70"
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
Sports LabTeamRDA Academy

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.

Mike PierceNow 1715
If they win+12→ 1727
If they lose-12→ 1703
Rafael dos AnjosNow 1713
If they win+12→ 1725
If they lose-12→ 1701

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 Elo1737 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.62
Sig. strikes / min
3.48
42%
Strike accuracy
47%
2.36
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.23
62%
Strike defense
60%
3.08
Takedown avg.
1.95
43%
Takedown accuracy
36%
71%
Takedown defense
55%
0.25
Submission avg.
0.57

Trajectory

Mike PierceRafael dos Anjos
17001750201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

8 (47%)
KO/TKO
5 (16%)
1 (6%)
Submission
11 (34%)
8 (47%)
Decision
16 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Mike Pierce56%
Rafael dos Anjos 44%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Mike Pierce a 56% favorite over Rafael dos Anjos in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1715 vs 1713), separated by just 2 points.

Mike Pierce enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Rafael dos Anjos enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Mike Pierce finishes 53% of wins inside the distance, Rafael dos Anjos 50%.

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