Combat Edge Intelligence

Dustin Ortiz vs Steve Erceg

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Steve Erceg
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Steve Erceg

“Astro Boy”

14-5-0FlyweightUFC

1687Good

Tale of the tape

20-9-0Record14-5-0
FlyweightDivisionFlyweight
5'5"Height5'8"
65,0"Reach 68"
125 lbsWeight125 lbs
Combat Sports AcademyTeamWilkes Martial Arts

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.

Dustin OrtizNow 1687
If they win+12→ 1699
If they lose-12→ 1675
Steve ErcegNow 1687
If they win+16→ 1703
If they lose-16→ 1671

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.

1680 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1674 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.94
Sig. strikes / min
4.64
45%
Strike accuracy
48%
2.17
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.07
56%
Strike defense
56%
3.01
Takedown avg.
1.13
36%
Takedown accuracy
28%
53%
Takedown defense
67%
0.09
Submission avg.
0.38

Trajectory

Dustin OrtizSteve Erceg
17002020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (40%)
KO/TKO
2 (14%)
5 (25%)
Submission
6 (43%)
7 (35%)
Decision
6 (43%)

Combat Edge model read

Steve Erceg66%
Dustin Ortiz 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Steve Erceg a 66% favorite over Dustin Ortiz in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Dustin Ortiz's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1687 vs 1687), separated by just 0 points.

Dustin Ortiz finishes 65% of wins inside the distance, Steve Erceg 57%.

Dustin Ortiz and Steve Erceg share 2 common opponents: Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Moreno.

Steve Erceg 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 (2)

LossSubmission (Rear Naked Choke) · 2017
Brandon Moreno
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2025
WinDEC · 2018
Alexandre Pantoja
LossDecision - Unanimous · 2024