Combat Edge Intelligence

Brandon Jenkins vs Paul Rodriguez

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

18-12-0Record10-9-2
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height5'8"
71"ReachTBD
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
Syndicate MMATeamAmerican Top Team Orlando

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
Paul RodriguezNow 1555
If they win+16→ 1571
If they lose-16→ 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 Elo1524 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.93
Sig. strikes / min
1.85
41%
Strike accuracy
100%
8.05
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.54
33%
Strike defense
68%
0
Takedown avg.
0
TBD
Takedown accuracy
0%
27%
Takedown defense
50%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Brandon JenkinsPaul Rodriguez
15502017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

12 (67%)
KO/TKO
2 (20%)
3 (17%)
Submission
6 (60%)
3 (17%)
Decision
2 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Brandon Jenkins60%
Paul Rodriguez 40%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Brandon Jenkins a 60% favorite over Paul Rodriguez in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Paul Rodriguez's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1549 vs 1555), separated by just 6 points.

Brandon Jenkins finishes 83% of wins inside the distance, Paul Rodriguez 80%.

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