Combat Edge Intelligence

Seth Baczynski vs Thiago Alves

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

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Seth Baczynski

“The Polish Pistola”

21-16-0MiddleweightNWFA

1554Solid

Tale of the tape

21-16-0Record23-15-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
6'3"Height5'10"
TBDReach70,0"
185 lbsWeight170 lbs
Power MMA TeamTeamAmerican Top Team

What's at stake

Thiago Alves is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Seth Baczynski carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Seth BaczynskiNow 1554
If they win+13→ 1567
If they lose-11→ 1543
Thiago AlvesNow 1572
If they win+11→ 1583
If they lose-13→ 1559

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.

1555 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1650 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.08
Sig. strikes / min
3.73
32%
Strike accuracy
42%
3.14
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.42
51%
Strike defense
63%
0.89
Takedown avg.
0.71
17%
Takedown accuracy
61%
48%
Takedown defense
63%
0.75
Submission avg.
0.30

Trajectory

Seth BaczynskiThiago Alves
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Win method breakdown

8 (38%)
KO/TKO
13 (57%)
11 (52%)
Submission
1 (4%)
2 (10%)
Decision
9 (39%)

Combat Edge model read

Thiago Alves60%
Seth Baczynski 40%Elo baseline: 53%

The Combat Edge model makes Thiago Alves a 60% favorite over Seth Baczynski in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (53%).

Thiago Alves holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1572 to 1554, a 18-point edge.

Seth Baczynski enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Thiago Alves enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Seth Baczynski finishes 90% of wins inside the distance, Thiago Alves 61%.

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