Combat Edge Intelligence

Carlos Condit vs Rory MacDonald

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

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Carlos Condit

“The Natural Born Killer”

32-14-0WelterweightUFC

1730Good

Tale of the tape

32-14-0Record23-10-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'1"Height6'0"
75"Reach76.00
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Jackson-Wink MMATeamTristar Gym

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.

Carlos ConditNow 1730
If they win+12→ 1742
If they lose-12→ 1718
Rory MacDonaldNow 1741
If they win+12→ 1753
If they lose-12→ 1729

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.

1699 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1740 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.66
Sig. strikes / min
3.75
39%
Strike accuracy
42%
2.67
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.80
55%
Strike defense
62%
0.59
Takedown avg.
1.77
46%
Takedown accuracy
48%
39%
Takedown defense
89%
0.99
Submission avg.
0.42

Trajectory

Carlos ConditRory MacDonald
17501800201920202021

Win method breakdown

15 (47%)
KO/TKO
7 (30%)
13 (41%)
Submission
9 (39%)
4 (13%)
Decision
7 (30%)

Combat Edge model read

Rory MacDonald62%
Carlos Condit 38%Elo baseline: 52%

The Combat Edge model makes Rory MacDonald a 62% favorite over Carlos Condit in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1730 vs 1741), separated by just 11 points.

Rory MacDonald enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Carlos Condit finishes 88% of wins inside the distance, Rory MacDonald 70%.

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