Combat Edge Intelligence

Rafael Xavier vs Victor Valimaki

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

14-9-0Record18-11-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'1"Height6'0"
78"ReachTBD
205 lbsWeight233 lbs
Sayyato Performance GymTeamComplete Fitness and Martial Arts

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.

Rafael XavierNow 1579
If they win+16→ 1595
If they lose-16→ 1563
Victor ValimakiNow 1585
If they win+12→ 1597
If they lose-12→ 1573

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.

1520 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1518 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
3.94
TBD
Strike accuracy
30%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.99
TBD
Strike defense
68%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0.90
TBD
Takedown accuracy
14%
TBD
Takedown defense
0%
TBD
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Rafael XavierVictor Valimaki
1600201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

10 (71%)
KO/TKO
7 (39%)
2 (14%)
Submission
6 (33%)
2 (14%)
Decision
5 (28%)

Combat Edge model read

Rafael Xavier66%
Victor Valimaki 34%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Rafael Xavier a 66% favorite over Victor Valimaki in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Victor Valimaki's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1579 vs 1585), separated by just 6 points.

Victor Valimaki enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Rafael Xavier finishes 86% of wins inside the distance, Victor Valimaki 72%.

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