Combat Edge Intelligence

Christian Leroy Duncan vs Nick Diaz

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

15-2-0Record26-10-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'1"
79"Reach76"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs

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.

Christian Leroy DuncanNow 1761
If they win+16→ 1777
If they lose-16→ 1745
Nick DiazNow 1759
If they win+12→ 1771
If they lose-12→ 1747

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.

1666 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1731 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.43
Sig. strikes / min
5.71
58%
Strike accuracy
42%
2.59
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.84
53%
Strike defense
60%
0.33
Takedown avg.
1.28
17%
Takedown accuracy
33%
63%
Takedown defense
60%
0
Submission avg.
1

Trajectory

Christian Leroy DuncanNick Diaz
1700175020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

10 (67%)
KO/TKO
13 (50%)
1 (7%)
Submission
8 (31%)
4 (27%)
Decision
5 (19%)

Combat Edge model read

Christian Leroy Duncan76%
Nick Diaz 24%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Christian Leroy Duncan a 76% favorite over Nick Diaz in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1761 vs 1759), separated by just 2 points.

Christian Leroy Duncan enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Nick Diaz enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Christian Leroy Duncan finishes 73% of wins inside the distance, Nick Diaz 81%.

Christian Leroy Duncan carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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