Combat Edge Intelligence

Sergio Moraes vs Zak Ottow

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

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Sergio Moraes
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Sergio Moraes

“The Panther”

14-7-1WelterweightTaura

1641Solid
Zak Ottow
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Zak Ottow

“The Barbarian”

20-8-0WelterweightXMMA

1660Good

Tale of the tape

14-7-1Record20-8-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height5'11"
72,0"Reach40,5"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Brazilian TKOTeamPura Vida BJJ

What's at stake

Zak Ottow is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Sergio Moraes carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Sergio MoraesNow 1641
If they win+17→ 1658
If they lose-15→ 1626
Zak OttowNow 1660
If they win+11→ 1671
If they lose-13→ 1647

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.

1673 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1619 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.42
Sig. strikes / min
2.63
43%
Strike accuracy
37%
3.73
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.73
60%
Strike defense
59%
1.20
Takedown avg.
0.97
39%
Takedown accuracy
29%
75%
Takedown defense
57%
0.43
Submission avg.
0.39

Trajectory

Sergio MoraesZak Ottow
165017002019202020212022

Win method breakdown

1 (7%)
KO/TKO
3 (15%)
8 (57%)
Submission
12 (60%)
5 (36%)
Decision
5 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Zak Ottow60%
Sergio Moraes 40%Elo baseline: 53%

The Combat Edge model makes Zak Ottow a 60% favorite over Sergio Moraes in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (53%).

Zak Ottow holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1660 to 1641, a 19-point edge.

Sergio Moraes enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Sergio Moraes finishes 64% of wins inside the distance, Zak Ottow 75%.

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