Combat Edge Intelligence

Dave Strasser vs Preston Parsons

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

25-8-4Record11-6-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height5'11"
TBDReach71"
167 lbsWeight170 lbs
Freestyle AcademyTeamElevate MMA

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.

Dave StrasserNow 1611
If they win+12→ 1623
If they lose-12→ 1599
Preston ParsonsNow 1610
If they win+16→ 1626
If they lose-16→ 1594

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.

1556 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1595 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.29
Sig. strikes / min
3.50
46%
Strike accuracy
52%
2.07
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.12
59%
Strike defense
55%
0.80
Takedown avg.
3.53
33%
Takedown accuracy
37%
33%
Takedown defense
71%
0
Submission avg.
2.35

Trajectory

Dave StrasserPreston Parsons
160016502004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

10 (40%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
9 (36%)
Submission
9 (82%)
6 (24%)
Decision
2 (18%)

Combat Edge model read

Preston Parsons62%
Dave Strasser 38%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Preston Parsons a 62% favorite over Dave Strasser in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Dave Strasser's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1611 vs 1610), separated by just 1 points.

Preston Parsons enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Dave Strasser finishes 76% of wins inside the distance, Preston Parsons 82%.

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