Combat Edge Intelligence

Ben Askren 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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Ben Askren

“Funky”

19-2-0WelterweightUFC

1792Great

Tale of the tape

19-2-0Record35-17-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height5'11"
72"Reach74"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
RoufusportTeamAmerican Top Team

What's at stake

Ben Askren is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Jorge Masvidal carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Ben AskrenNow 1792
If they win+14→ 1806
If they lose-18→ 1774
Jorge MasvidalNow 1740
If they win+14→ 1754
If they lose-10→ 1730

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 Elo1781 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.64
Sig. strikes / min
4.05
49%
Strike accuracy
48%
5.66
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.05
36%
Strike defense
64%
4.33
Takedown avg.
1.38
56%
Takedown accuracy
59%
0%
Takedown defense
73%
0.87
Submission avg.
0.32

Trajectory

Ben AskrenJorge Masvidal
175018001850201820192020202120222023

Win method breakdown

6 (32%)
KO/TKO
16 (46%)
6 (32%)
Submission
2 (6%)
7 (37%)
Decision
17 (49%)

Combat Edge model read

Ben Askren72%
Jorge Masvidal 28%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Ben Askren a 72% favorite over Jorge Masvidal in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Ben Askren holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1792 to 1740, a 52-point edge.

Ben Askren enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Jorge Masvidal enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Ben Askren finishes 63% of wins inside the distance, Jorge Masvidal 51%.

Ben Askren and Jorge Masvidal share 1 common opponent: Demian Maia.

Jorge Masvidal carries a 2-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)

LossSubmission · 2019
Demian Maia
LossDEC · 2017