Combat Edge Intelligence

Alex Morono 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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Alex Morono
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Alex Morono

“The Great White”

24-13-0WelterweightUFC

1686Good
Zak Ottow
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Zak Ottow

“The Barbarian”

20-8-0WelterweightXMMA

1660Good

Tale of the tape

24-13-0Record20-8-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'11"
72"Reach40,5"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Fortis MMATeamPura Vida BJJ

What's at stake

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

Alex MoronoNow 1686
If they win+11→ 1697
If they lose-13→ 1673
Zak OttowNow 1660
If they win+13→ 1673
If they lose-11→ 1649

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.

1672 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1618 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.03
Sig. strikes / min
2.63
40%
Strike accuracy
37%
4.78
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.73
56%
Strike defense
59%
0.33
Takedown avg.
0.97
24%
Takedown accuracy
29%
48%
Takedown defense
57%
0.33
Submission avg.
0.39

Trajectory

Alex MoronoZak Ottow
165017001750202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (26%)
KO/TKO
3 (15%)
7 (30%)
Submission
12 (60%)
10 (43%)
Decision
5 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Alex Morono62%
Zak Ottow 38%Elo baseline: 54%

The Combat Edge model makes Alex Morono a 62% favorite over Zak Ottow in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (54%).

Alex Morono holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1686 to 1660, a 26-point edge.

Alex Morono enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Alex Morono finishes 57% 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.