Combat Edge Intelligence

Rashad Evans vs Sam Alvey

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

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“Smile'n”

34-18-1MiddleweightB2FS

1640Solid

Tale of the tape

20-8-1Record34-18-1
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height6'2"
75"Reach75"
205 lbsWeight185 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamTeam Quest

What's at stake

Rashad Evans is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Sam Alvey carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Rashad EvansNow 1674
If they win+11→ 1685
If they lose-13→ 1661
Sam AlveyNow 1640
If they win+13→ 1653
If they lose-11→ 1629

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.

1724 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1664 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.14
Sig. strikes / min
3.28
38%
Strike accuracy
45%
2.42
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.63
63%
Strike defense
53%
2.98
Takedown avg.
0.06
45%
Takedown accuracy
14%
74%
Takedown defense
82%
0
Submission avg.
0.06

Trajectory

Rashad EvansSam Alvey
16501700202120222023

Win method breakdown

8 (40%)
KO/TKO
20 (59%)
1 (5%)
Submission
3 (9%)
11 (55%)
Decision
11 (32%)

Combat Edge model read

Rashad Evans60%
Sam Alvey 40%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Rashad Evans a 60% favorite over Sam Alvey in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Rashad Evans holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1674 to 1640, a 34-point edge.

Rashad Evans finishes 45% of wins inside the distance, Sam Alvey 68%.

Rashad Evans and Sam Alvey share 1 common opponent: Antônio Rogério Nogueira.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossDecision - Unanimous · 2013
Antônio Rogério Nogueira
LossKO/TKO · 2018