Combat Edge Intelligence

Raphael Pessoa vs Sean McCorkle

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

10-5-0Record17-7-0
HeavyweightDivisionSuper Heavyweight
6'4"Height6'7"
78″ReachTBD
247 lbsWeight312 lbs
Top Brother MMATeamTeam James Clingerman

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.

Raphael PessoaNow 1566
If they win+16→ 1582
If they lose-16→ 1550
Sean McCorkleNow 1566
If they win+16→ 1582
If they lose-16→ 1550

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.

1577 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1514 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.16
Sig. strikes / min
0.85
27%
Strike accuracy
44%
3.43
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.48
42%
Strike defense
52%
0
Takedown avg.
2.12
0%
Takedown accuracy
40%
100%
Takedown defense
33%
0
Submission avg.
4.25

Trajectory

Raphael PessoaSean McCorkle
15501600165020122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

6 (60%)
KO/TKO
8 (47%)
1 (10%)
Submission
8 (47%)
3 (30%)
Decision
1 (6%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Raphael Pessoa and Sean McCorkle within a point of even.

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1566 vs 1566), separated by just 0 points.

Raphael Pessoa enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Sean McCorkle enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Raphael Pessoa finishes 70% of wins inside the distance, Sean McCorkle 94%.

Raphael Pessoa and Sean McCorkle share 1 common opponent: Brian Heden.

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

Common opponents (1)

Win Punches · 2018
Brian Heden
Loss Punches · 2012