Combat Edge Intelligence

Chris Leben vs Jorge Rivera

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

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Chris Leben
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Chris Leben

“The Crippler”

22-12-0MiddleweightUFC

1635Solid
Jorge Rivera
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Jorge Rivera

“El Conquistador”

20-9-0MiddleweightUFC

1681Good

Tale of the tape

22-12-0Record20-9-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height6'1"
TBDReachTBD
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Alliance MMATeamRivera Athletic Center

What's at stake

Jorge Rivera is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Chris Leben carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Chris LebenNow 1635
If they win+14→ 1649
If they lose-10→ 1625
Jorge RiveraNow 1681
If they win+10→ 1691
If they lose-14→ 1667

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.

1630 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1613 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.89
Sig. strikes / min
3.27
44%
Strike accuracy
50%
3.07
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.84
52%
Strike defense
54%
1.23
Takedown avg.
0.91
41%
Takedown accuracy
50%
54%
Takedown defense
64%
0.87
Submission avg.
0.13

Trajectory

Chris LebenJorge Rivera
165017002010201120122013

Win method breakdown

12 (55%)
KO/TKO
14 (70%)
5 (23%)
Submission
2 (10%)
5 (23%)
Decision
4 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Jorge Rivera57%
Chris Leben 43%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Jorge Rivera a 57% favorite over Chris Leben in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Jorge Rivera holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1681 to 1635, a 46-point edge.

Chris Leben enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Chris Leben finishes 77% of wins inside the distance, Jorge Rivera 80%.

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