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Combat Edge Intelligence

Nicolaj Wagner vs Sean Alvarez

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

5-4-0Record4-3-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'2"Height6'0"
-ReachTBD
249 lbsWeight235 lbs

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.

Nicolaj WagnerNow 1530
If they win+24→ 1554
If they lose-24→ 1506
Sean AlvarezNow 1528
If they win+24→ 1552
If they lose-24→ 1504

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.

1495 · 9 fightsPre-fight Elo1550 · 7 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
0.89
Not available
Strike accuracy
38%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.25
Not available
Strike defense
48%
Not available
Takedown avg.
0
Not available
Takedown accuracy
0%
Not available
Takedown defense
0%
Not available
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Nicolaj WagnerSean Alvarez
150015502002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (100%)
KO/TKO
1 (33%)
0 (0%)
Submission
1 (33%)
0 (0%)
Decision
1 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Nicolaj Wagner58%
Sean Alvarez 42%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Nicolaj Wagner a 58% favorite over Sean Alvarez in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1530 vs 1528), separated by just 2 points.

Nicolaj Wagner finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Sean Alvarez 67%.

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