Combat Edge Intelligence

Chris Mickle vs Erik Pletikos

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

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Chris Mickle

“Mad Dog”

31-21-2LightweightLFA

1511Average

Tale of the tape

31-21-2Record3-2-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'10"
TBDReach-
148 lbsWeight155 lbs
TeamTrojan Free Fighters· 1567 avg Elo · 3 rated

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.

Chris MickleNow 1511
If they win+12→ 1523
If they lose-12→ 1499
Erik PletikosNow 1514
If they win+24→ 1538
If they lose-24→ 1490

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.

1485 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1505 · 5 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

3.03
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
28%
Strike accuracy
Not available
9.70
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
48%
Strike defense
Not available
0
Takedown avg.
Not available
Not available
Takedown accuracy
Not available
0%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Chris MickleErik Pletikos
150015502017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

9 (30%)
KO/TKO
2 (67%)
20 (67%)
Submission
1 (33%)
1 (3%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Chris Mickle55%
Erik Pletikos 45%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Chris Mickle a 55% favorite over Erik Pletikos in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Erik Pletikos's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1511 vs 1514), separated by just 3 points.

Erik Pletikos enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Chris Mickle finishes 97% of wins inside the distance, Erik Pletikos 100%.

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