Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexandr Romanov vs Jared Vanderaa

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

18-3-0Record17-11-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'2"Height6'4"
75"Reach80"
261 lbsWeight259 lbs
Lion ClubTeamTeam Quest

What's at stake

Alexandr Romanov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Jared Vanderaa carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Alexandr RomanovNow 1747
If they win+9→ 1756
If they lose-23→ 1724
Jared VanderaaNow 1585
If they win+17→ 1602
If they lose-7→ 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.

1680 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1596 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.78
Sig. strikes / min
4.96
52%
Strike accuracy
45%
2.13
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.67
54%
Strike defense
45%
4.49
Takedown avg.
0.18
55%
Takedown accuracy
50%
29%
Takedown defense
20%
0.86
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Alexandr RomanovJared Vanderaa
16001700202220232024

Win method breakdown

6 (33%)
KO/TKO
8 (47%)
9 (50%)
Submission
6 (35%)
3 (17%)
Decision
3 (18%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexandr Romanov75%
Jared Vanderaa 25%Elo baseline: 72%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexandr Romanov a 75% favorite over Jared Vanderaa in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (72%).

Alexandr Romanov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1747 to 1585, a 162-point edge.

Jared Vanderaa enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Alexandr Romanov finishes 83% of wins inside the distance, Jared Vanderaa 82%.

Alexandr Romanov and Jared Vanderaa share 1 common opponent: Chase Sherman.

Jared Vanderaa carries a 5-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)

WinSubmission · 2022
Chase Sherman
LossTKO · 2022