Combat Edge Intelligence

Nell Ariano vs Raffael Cerqueira

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

6-0-0 Record 11-4-0
Light Heavyweight Division Light Heavyweight
6'4" Height 6'3"
- Reach 76"
206 lbs Weight 205 lbs
Platinum MMA Training Centre Team CTJ Judo & Jiu-Jitsu

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.

Nell ArianoNow 1634
If they win+24→ 1658
If they lose-24→ 1610
Raffael CerqueiraNow 1628
If they win+16→ 1644
If they lose-16→ 1612

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
1.61
TBD
Strike accuracy
45%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / min Lower is better
4.88
TBD
Strike defense
37%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0
TBD
Takedown accuracy
TBD
TBD
Takedown defense
40%
TBD
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Nell Ariano Raffael Cerqueira
1550 1600 1650 1700 2024 2025 2026

Win method breakdown

4 (67%)
KO/TKO
8 (73%)
0 (0%)
Submission
2 (18%)
2 (33%)
Decision
1 (9%)

Combat Edge model read

Nell Ariano73%
Raffael Cerqueira27%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Nell Ariano a 73% favorite over Raffael Cerqueira in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1634 vs 1628), separated by just 6 points.

Nell Ariano enters on a 6-fight win streak.

Raffael Cerqueira enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Nell Ariano finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Raffael Cerqueira 91%.

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