Combat Edge Intelligence

Brian Ebersole vs James Head

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

51-18-1Record9-4-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'2"
TBDReachTBD
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Tiger Muay ThaiTeamR-1 MMA

What's at stake

Brian Ebersole is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — James Head carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Brian EbersoleNow 1683
If they win+9→ 1692
If they lose-15→ 1668
James HeadNow 1603
If they win+20→ 1623
If they lose-12→ 1591

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.

1644 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1631 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.32
Sig. strikes / min
2.75
50%
Strike accuracy
49%
2.14
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.11
56%
Strike defense
50%
1.70
Takedown avg.
0.41
23%
Takedown accuracy
100%
62%
Takedown defense
67%
0.13
Submission avg.
0.82

Trajectory

Brian EbersoleJames Head
16001650170020122013201420152016

Win method breakdown

17 (33%)
KO/TKO
4 (44%)
17 (33%)
Submission
3 (33%)
17 (33%)
Decision
2 (22%)

Combat Edge model read

James Head53%
Brian Ebersole 47%Elo baseline: 39%

The Combat Edge model makes James Head a 53% favorite over Brian Ebersole in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Brian Ebersole's way (39%).

Brian Ebersole holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1683 to 1603, a 80-point edge.

Brian Ebersole enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

James Head enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Brian Ebersole finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, James Head 78%.

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