Combat Edge Intelligence

Nikolas Motta vs Stevie Ray

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

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Stevie Ray

Stevie Ray

“Braveheart”

26-13-0WelterweightPFL

1644Solid

Tale of the tape

15-6-0Record26-13-0
LightweightDivisionWelterweight
5'8"Height5'10"
70"ReachTBD
155 lbsWeight170 lbs
Nova UniaoTeamHigher Level MMA

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.

Nikolas MottaNow 1642
If they win+16→ 1658
If they lose-16→ 1626
Stevie RayNow 1644
If they win+16→ 1660
If they lose-16→ 1628

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.

1599 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1675 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.64
Sig. strikes / min
3.73
37%
Strike accuracy
45%
4.50
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.93
56%
Strike defense
55%
0
Takedown avg.
0.75
TBD
Takedown accuracy
46%
82%
Takedown defense
56%
0
Submission avg.
0.62

Trajectory

Nikolas MottaStevie Ray
1650202320242025

Win method breakdown

10 (67%)
KO/TKO
6 (23%)
0 (0%)
Submission
10 (38%)
5 (33%)
Decision
10 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Nikolas Motta53%
Stevie Ray 47%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Nikolas Motta a 53% favorite over Stevie Ray in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Stevie Ray's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1642 vs 1644), separated by just 2 points.

Stevie Ray enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Nikolas Motta finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Stevie Ray 62%.

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