Combat Edge Intelligence

Rafaello Oliveira vs Yves Edwards

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

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Yves Edwards

“Thugjitsu Master”

42-22-1LightweightUFC

1686Good

Tale of the tape

17-8-0Record42-22-1
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'10"
TBDReachTBD
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
AMA Fight ClubTeamAmerican Top Team

What's at stake

Yves Edwards is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Rafaello Oliveira carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Rafaello OliveiraNow 1601
If they win+20→ 1621
If they lose-12→ 1589
Yves EdwardsNow 1686
If they win+9→ 1695
If they lose-15→ 1671

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.

1583 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1633 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.19
Sig. strikes / min
2.91
33%
Strike accuracy
43%
3.38
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.34
59%
Strike defense
67%
2.49
Takedown avg.
0.76
37%
Takedown accuracy
54%
11%
Takedown defense
69%
1.60
Submission avg.
0.66

Trajectory

Rafaello OliveiraYves Edwards
1600165017001750201220132014

Win method breakdown

4 (27%)
KO/TKO
17 (40%)
5 (33%)
Submission
16 (38%)
6 (40%)
Decision
9 (21%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Rafaello Oliveira and Yves Edwards within a point of even.

Yves Edwards holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1686 to 1601, a 85-point edge.

Rafaello Oliveira enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Yves Edwards enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Rafaello Oliveira finishes 60% of wins inside the distance, Yves Edwards 79%.

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