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Combat Edge Intelligence

David Zawada vs Pete Rodriguez

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

20-13-0Record5-2-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height5'9"
75"Reach71"
185 lbsWeight170 lbs
UFD GymTeamDominate 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.

David ZawadaNow 1565
If they win+12→ 1577
If they lose-12→ 1553
Pete RodriguezNow 1565
If they win+24→ 1589
If they lose-24→ 1541

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.

1621 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1532 · 7 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

3.84
Sig. strikes / min
9.28
41%
Strike accuracy
44%
4.54
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
12.83
56%
Strike defense
43%
0.97
Takedown avg.
0
17%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
57%
Takedown defense
100%
1.69
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

David ZawadaPete Rodriguez
1550160020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

12 (60%)
KO/TKO
5 (100%)
5 (25%)
Submission
0 (0%)
3 (15%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

David Zawada59%
Pete Rodriguez 41%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes David Zawada a 59% favorite over Pete Rodriguez in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1565 vs 1565), separated by just 0 points.

David Zawada finishes 85% of wins inside the distance, Pete Rodriguez 100%.

David Zawada carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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