Combat Edge Intelligence

Daniel Rodriguez vs Gilbert Burns

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

20-5-0Record22-10-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height5'10"
74"Reach 71"
184 lbsWeight170 lbs
10th Planet Jiu-JitsuTeamKill Cliff FC

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.

Daniel RodriguezNow 1747
If they win+12→ 1759
If they lose-12→ 1735
Gilbert BurnsNow 1744
If they win+12→ 1756
If they lose-12→ 1732

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.

1720 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1777 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

7.20
Sig. strikes / min
3.15
49%
Strike accuracy
48%
5.40
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.64
58%
Strike defense
52%
0.51
Takedown avg.
2.12
50%
Takedown accuracy
38%
64%
Takedown defense
54%
0.08
Submission avg.
0.46

Trajectory

Daniel RodriguezGilbert Burns
1700175018002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

9 (45%)
KO/TKO
6 (27%)
4 (20%)
Submission
9 (41%)
7 (35%)
Decision
7 (32%)

Combat Edge model read

Gilbert Burns52%
Daniel Rodriguez 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Gilbert Burns a 52% favorite over Daniel Rodriguez in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Daniel Rodriguez's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1747 vs 1744), separated by just 3 points.

Daniel Rodriguez enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Gilbert Burns enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Daniel Rodriguez finishes 65% of wins inside the distance, Gilbert Burns 68%.

Daniel Rodriguez and Gilbert Burns share 1 common opponent: Neil Magny.

Daniel Rodriguez 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.

Common opponents (1)

LossSubmission · 2022
Neil Magny
WinSubmission · 2023