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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

27-7-0Record22-4-0
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 1819
If they win+10→ 1829
If they lose-14→ 1805
Reinier de RidderNow 1774
If they win+18→ 1792
If they lose-14→ 1760

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.

1736 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1724 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

3.75
Sig. strikes / min
2.47
52%
Strike accuracy
49%
3.78
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.36
48%
Strike defense
47%
1.52
Takedown avg.
2.56
4%
Takedown accuracy
10%
58%
Takedown defense
40%
1.06
Submission avg.
0.55

Trajectory

Brendan AllenReinier de Ridder
170017501800202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (22%)
KO/TKO
6 (27%)
14 (52%)
Submission
13 (59%)
7 (26%)
Decision
3 (14%)

Combat Edge model read

Brendan Allen71%
Reinier de Ridder 29%Elo baseline: 56%

The Combat Edge model makes Brendan Allen a 71% favorite over Reinier de Ridder in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).

Brendan Allen holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1819 to 1774, a 45-point edge.

Brendan Allen enters on a 3-fight win 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.