Combat Edge Intelligence

Brian Ortega vs Cub Swanson

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Cub Swanson

“Killer”

31-14-0FeatherweightUFC

1748Good

Tale of the tape

16-5-0Record31-14-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'9"Height5'8"
69"Reach70"
155 lbsWeight145 lbs
Black HouseTeamUFC Gym Costa Mesa

What's at stake

Cub Swanson is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Brian Ortega carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Brian OrtegaNow 1716
If they win+17→ 1733
If they lose-15→ 1701
Cub SwansonNow 1748
If they win+11→ 1759
If they lose-13→ 1735

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.

1776 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1677 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.84
Sig. strikes / min
4.79
37%
Strike accuracy
51%
6.38
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4
49%
Strike defense
59%
0.93
Takedown avg.
1.01
25%
Takedown accuracy
50%
55%
Takedown defense
64%
0.93
Submission avg.
0.39

Trajectory

Brian OrtegaCub Swanson
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (19%)
KO/TKO
15 (48%)
8 (50%)
Submission
4 (13%)
5 (31%)
Decision
12 (39%)

Combat Edge model read

Cub Swanson57%
Brian Ortega 43%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Cub Swanson a 57% favorite over Brian Ortega in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Cub Swanson holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1748 to 1716, a 32-point edge.

Brian Ortega enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Cub Swanson enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Brian Ortega finishes 69% of wins inside the distance, Cub Swanson 61%.

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