Combat Edge Intelligence

Alan Belcher vs Jason MacDonald

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

19-9-0Record25-16-0
HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'2"
TBDReachTBD
233 lbsWeight185 lbs
RoufusportTeamPure Fitness

What's at stake

Alan Belcher is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Jason MacDonald carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Alan BelcherNow 1685
If they win+9→ 1694
If they lose-15→ 1670
Jason MacDonaldNow 1587
If they win+15→ 1602
If they lose-9→ 1578

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.

1661 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1600 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.70
Sig. strikes / min
1.55
42%
Strike accuracy
53%
3.10
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.70
60%
Strike defense
47%
0.44
Takedown avg.
1.43
27%
Takedown accuracy
16%
55%
Takedown defense
35%
0.87
Submission avg.
1.97

Trajectory

Alan BelcherJason MacDonald
1600165017002010201120122013

Win method breakdown

11 (58%)
KO/TKO
3 (12%)
5 (26%)
Submission
19 (76%)
3 (16%)
Decision
3 (12%)

Combat Edge model read

Alan Belcher78%
Jason MacDonald 22%Elo baseline: 64%

The Combat Edge model makes Alan Belcher a 78% favorite over Jason MacDonald in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (64%).

Alan Belcher holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1685 to 1587, a 98-point edge.

Alan Belcher enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Jason MacDonald enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Alan Belcher finishes 84% of wins inside the distance, Jason MacDonald 88%.

Alan Belcher and Jason MacDonald share 1 common opponent: Wilson Gouveia.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinKO/TKO · 2009
Wilson Gouveia
WinKO/TKO · 2008