Ben Saunders vs Joe Riggs
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
23-13-2Record49-18-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'3"Height6'0"
45,0"Reach37,0"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
American Top Team OrlandoTeamSoul Fighters
What's at stake
Joe Riggs is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Ben Saunders carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+13→ 1680
If they lose-11→ 1656
If they win+11→ 1715
If they lose-13→ 1691
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.
1653 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1497 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Ben SaundersJoe Riggs
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Joe Riggs55%
Ben Saunders 45%Elo baseline: 55%
The Combat Edge model makes Joe Riggs a 55% favorite over Ben Saunders in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).
Joe Riggs holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1704 to 1667, a 37-point edge.
Joe Riggs enters on a 2-fight win streak.
Ben Saunders finishes 74% of wins inside the distance, Joe Riggs 92%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.