Combat Edge Intelligence

Brian McLaughlin vs Denis Frimpong

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

6-2-0Record8-4-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height6'2"
TBDReach-
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Gracie TampaTeamManchester Top Team

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.

Brian McLaughlinNow 1589
If they win+24→ 1613
If they lose-24→ 1565
Denis FrimpongNow 1593
If they win+16→ 1609
If they lose-16→ 1577

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.

1516 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1547 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Brian McLaughlinDenis Frimpong
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Win method breakdown

0 (0%)
KO/TKO
3 (38%)
6 (100%)
Submission
1 (13%)
0 (0%)
Decision
4 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Denis Frimpong63%
Brian McLaughlin 37%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Denis Frimpong a 63% favorite over Brian McLaughlin in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1589 vs 1593), separated by just 4 points.

Brian McLaughlin finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Denis Frimpong 50%.

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