Combat Edge Intelligence

Brandon Jenkins vs Nick Gonzalez

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Brandon Jenkins

“The Human Highlight Reel”

18-12-0WelterweightKC

1549Average

Tale of the tape

18-12-0Record20-12-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height5'6"
71"ReachTBD
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
Syndicate MMATeamVasquez Academy

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Brandon JenkinsNow 1549
If they win+16→ 1565
If they lose-16→ 1533
Nick GonzalezNow 1551
If they win+12→ 1563
If they lose-12→ 1539

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.

1552 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1509 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.93
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
41%
Strike accuracy
TBD
8.05
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
33%
Strike defense
TBD
0
Takedown avg.
TBD
TBD
Takedown accuracy
TBD
27%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Brandon JenkinsNick Gonzalez
15502017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

12 (67%)
KO/TKO
6 (30%)
3 (17%)
Submission
3 (15%)
3 (17%)
Decision
11 (55%)

Combat Edge model read

Brandon Jenkins59%
Nick Gonzalez 41%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Brandon Jenkins a 59% favorite over Nick Gonzalez in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Nick Gonzalez's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1549 vs 1551), separated by just 2 points.

Brandon Jenkins finishes 83% of wins inside the distance, Nick Gonzalez 45%.

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