Combat Edge Intelligence

Alan Jouban vs Rich Walsh

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

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Alan Jouban
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Alan Jouban

“Brahma”

17-7-0WelterweightUFC

1670Good
Rich Walsh
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Rich Walsh

“Filthy Rich”

9-5-0WelterweightUFC

1481Average

Tale of the tape

17-7-0Record9-5-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'0"
73.50Reach73.00
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Black HouseTeamVT1 Martial Arts Academy

What's at stake

Alan Jouban is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Rich Walsh carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Alan JoubanNow 1670
If they win+8→ 1678
If they lose-24→ 1646
Rich WalshNow 1481
If they win+36→ 1517
If they lose-12→ 1469

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.

1679 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1585 · 6 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.67
Sig. strikes / min
3.84
50%
Strike accuracy
47%
3.77
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.72
60%
Strike defense
59%
0.51
Takedown avg.
1.55
44%
Takedown accuracy
40%
59%
Takedown defense
67%
0.26
Submission avg.
0.19

Trajectory

Alan JoubanRich Walsh
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Win method breakdown

11 (65%)
KO/TKO
4 (44%)
0 (0%)
Submission
1 (11%)
6 (35%)
Decision
4 (44%)

Combat Edge model read

Alan Jouban76%
Rich Walsh 24%Elo baseline: 75%

The Combat Edge model makes Alan Jouban a 76% favorite over Rich Walsh in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (75%).

Alan Jouban holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1670 to 1481, a 189-point edge.

Rich Walsh enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Alan Jouban finishes 65% of wins inside the distance, Rich Walsh 56%.

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