Combat Edge Intelligence

Ed Herman vs Mike Rodriguez

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

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Ed Herman

“Short Fuse”

26-16-0Light HeavyweightUFC

1642Solid

Tale of the tape

26-16-0Record12-7-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'2"Height6'3"
TBDReach82,5"
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
American Top Team PortlandTeamLauzon MMA

What's at stake

Ed Herman is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Mike Rodriguez carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Ed HermanNow 1642
If they win+10→ 1652
If they lose-14→ 1628
Mike RodriguezNow 1590
If they win+18→ 1608
If they lose-14→ 1576

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.

1640 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1590 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.31
Sig. strikes / min
4.35
48%
Strike accuracy
54%
3.71
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.24
43%
Strike defense
41%
1.96
Takedown avg.
0
48%
Takedown accuracy
0%
59%
Takedown defense
38%
1.04
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Ed HermanMike Rodriguez
160016502020202120222023

Win method breakdown

7 (27%)
KO/TKO
10 (83%)
14 (54%)
Submission
2 (17%)
5 (19%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Mike Rodriguez56%
Ed Herman 44%Elo baseline: 43%

The Combat Edge model makes Mike Rodriguez a 56% favorite over Ed Herman in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Ed Herman's way (43%).

Ed Herman holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1642 to 1590, a 52-point edge.

Ed Herman enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Ed Herman finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Mike Rodriguez 100%.

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