Combat Edge Intelligence

Brendan Allen vs Reinier de Ridder

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

27-7-0Record21-4-0
MiddleweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'2"Height6'4"
75"Reach 78"
185 lbsWeight205 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamCombat Brothers

What's at stake

Brendan Allen is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Reinier de Ridder carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Brendan AllenNow 1818
If they win+10→ 1828
If they lose-14→ 1804
Reinier de RidderNow 1746
If they win+19→ 1765
If they lose-13→ 1733

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.

1734 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1703 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.59
Sig. strikes / min
2.47
53%
Strike accuracy
49%
3.62
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.36
47%
Strike defense
47%
1.56
Takedown avg.
2.56
42%
Takedown accuracy
10%
57%
Takedown defense
40%
1.14
Submission avg.
0.55

Trajectory

Brendan AllenReinier de Ridder
170017501800202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (22%)
KO/TKO
5 (24%)
14 (52%)
Submission
13 (62%)
7 (26%)
Decision
3 (14%)

Combat Edge model read

Brendan Allen76%
Reinier de Ridder 24%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Brendan Allen a 76% favorite over Reinier de Ridder in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Brendan Allen holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1818 to 1746, a 72-point edge.

Brendan Allen enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Reinier de Ridder enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Brendan Allen finishes 74% of wins inside the distance, Reinier de Ridder 86%.

Reinier de Ridder carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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