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Combat Edge Intelligence

Clifford Starks vs Joseph Kropschot

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

14-5-0Record9-3-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'10"Height6'2"
TBDReach79"
185 lbsWeight184 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.

Clifford StarksNow 1615
If they win+16→ 1631
If they lose-16→ 1599
Joseph KropschotNow 1615
If they win+16→ 1631
If they lose-16→ 1599

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.

1572 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1517 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

1.94
Sig. strikes / min
7.93
33%
Strike accuracy
61%
2.49
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.93
59%
Strike defense
63%
1.94
Takedown avg.
1
100%
Takedown accuracy
0%
60%
Takedown defense
50%
0
Submission avg.
3

Trajectory

Clifford StarksJoseph Kropschot
15501600165020162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (21%)
KO/TKO
2 (22%)
4 (29%)
Submission
6 (67%)
7 (50%)
Decision
1 (11%)

Combat Edge model read

Joseph Kropschot52%
Clifford Starks 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Joseph Kropschot a 52% favorite over Clifford Starks in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Clifford Starks's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1615 vs 1615), separated by just 0 points.

Joseph Kropschot enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Clifford Starks finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Joseph Kropschot 89%.

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