Combat Edge Intelligence

Ben Nguyen vs Tim Elliott

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

16-9-0Record21-14-1
FlyweightDivisionBantamweight
5'5"Height5'7"
65,0"Reach66"
125 lbsWeight135 lbs

What's at stake

Tim Elliott is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Ben Nguyen carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Ben NguyenNow 1614
If they win+13→ 1627
If they lose-11→ 1603
Tim ElliottNow 1645
If they win+11→ 1656
If they lose-13→ 1632

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.

1646 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1675 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.51
Sig. strikes / min
3.51
40%
Strike accuracy
43%
3.01
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3
59%
Strike defense
56%
0.25
Takedown avg.
3.61
33%
Takedown accuracy
25%
63%
Takedown defense
59%
1
Submission avg.
1.06

Trajectory

Ben NguyenTim Elliott
160016502017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (50%)
KO/TKO
3 (14%)
5 (31%)
Submission
8 (38%)
3 (19%)
Decision
10 (48%)

Combat Edge model read

Tim Elliott59%
Ben Nguyen 41%Elo baseline: 54%

The Combat Edge model makes Tim Elliott a 59% favorite over Ben Nguyen in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (54%).

Tim Elliott holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1645 to 1614, a 31-point edge.

Ben Nguyen enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Ben Nguyen finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Tim Elliott 52%.

Ben Nguyen and Tim Elliott share 1 common opponent: Ryan Benoit.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinSUB · 2015
Ryan Benoit
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2020