Combat Edge Intelligence

Al Iaquinta vs Jorge Masvidal

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

14-7-1Record35-17-0
LightweightDivisionWelterweight
5'7"Height5'11"
70"Reach74"
155 lbsWeight170 lbs
Serra-Longo Fight TeamTeamAmerican Top Team

What's at stake

Jorge Masvidal is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Al Iaquinta carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Al IaquintaNow 1659
If they win+20→ 1679
If they lose-12→ 1647
Jorge MasvidalNow 1740
If they win+9→ 1749
If they lose-15→ 1725

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.

1723 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1781 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.06
Sig. strikes / min
4.05
41%
Strike accuracy
48%
4.53
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.05
61%
Strike defense
64%
0.63
Takedown avg.
1.38
19%
Takedown accuracy
59%
74%
Takedown defense
73%
0.24
Submission avg.
0.32

Trajectory

Al IaquintaJorge Masvidal
16501700175020192020202120222023

Win method breakdown

7 (50%)
KO/TKO
16 (46%)
1 (7%)
Submission
2 (6%)
6 (43%)
Decision
17 (49%)

Combat Edge model read

Jorge Masvidal61%
Al Iaquinta 39%Elo baseline: 61%

The Combat Edge model makes Jorge Masvidal a 61% favorite over Al Iaquinta in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (61%).

Jorge Masvidal holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1740 to 1659, a 81-point edge.

Al Iaquinta enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Jorge Masvidal enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Al Iaquinta finishes 57% of wins inside the distance, Jorge Masvidal 51%.

Al Iaquinta and Jorge Masvidal share 1 common opponent: Donald Cerrone.

Jorge Masvidal carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossDEC · 2019
Donald Cerrone
WinKO/TKO · 2017