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Combat Edge Intelligence

Rafael Xavier vs Wagner Prado

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

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Wagner Prado
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Wagner Prado

“Caldeirao”

18-8-1Light HeavyweightACA

1601Solid

Tale of the tape

15-9-0Record18-8-1
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'1"Height6'1"
78"ReachTBD
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
Sayyato Performance GymTeamBrazilian TKO· 1639 avg Elo · 6 rated

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 1602
If they win+16→ 1618
If they lose-16→ 1586
Wagner PradoNow 1601
If they win+16→ 1617
If they lose-16→ 1585

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.

1528 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1570 · 10 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
1.72
Not available
Strike accuracy
40%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.06
Not available
Strike defense
51%
Not available
Takedown avg.
0
Not available
Takedown accuracy
0%
Not available
Takedown defense
22%
Not available
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Rafael XavierWagner Prado
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Win method breakdown

11 (73%)
KO/TKO
16 (89%)
2 (13%)
Submission
0 (0%)
2 (13%)
Decision
2 (11%)

Combat Edge model read

Wagner Prado56%
Rafael Xavier 44%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Wagner Prado a 56% favorite over Rafael Xavier in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Rafael Xavier's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1602 vs 1601), separated by just 1 points.

Rafael Xavier finishes 87% of wins inside the distance, Wagner Prado 89%.

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