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Combat Edge Intelligence

Paul Craig vs Sergiusz Zając

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

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Paul Craig
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Paul Craig

“Bearjew”

17-10-1MiddleweightUFC

1663Good

Tale of the tape

17-10-1Record9-2-0
MiddleweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'4"Height6'4"
76"ReachTBD
185 lbsWeight206 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.

Paul CraigNow 1663
If they win+12→ 1675
If they lose-12→ 1651
Sergiusz ZającNow 1663
If they win+16→ 1679
If they lose-16→ 1647

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.

1715 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1526 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.54
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
45%
Strike accuracy
Not available
3
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
44%
Strike defense
Not available
1.47
Takedown avg.
Not available
19%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
35%
Takedown defense
Not available
1.38
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Paul CraigSergiusz Zając
160016501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (24%)
KO/TKO
8 (89%)
13 (76%)
Submission
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
Decision
1 (11%)

Combat Edge model read

Paul Craig58%
Sergiusz Zając 42%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Paul Craig a 58% favorite over Sergiusz Zając in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1663 vs 1663), separated by just 0 points.

Paul Craig enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Paul Craig finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Sergiusz Zając 89%.

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