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Combat Edge Intelligence

Elijah Smith vs Ricky Simón

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

10-1-0Record22-8-1
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'9"Height5'6"
71"Reach69"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Team VictoryTeamAmerican Top Team Portland· 1662 avg Elo · 3 rated

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.

Elijah SmithNow 1718
If they win+16→ 1734
If they lose-16→ 1702
Ricky SimónNow 1721
If they win+12→ 1733
If they lose-12→ 1709

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.

1578 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1719 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

4.18
Sig. strikes / min
3.03
48%
Strike accuracy
42%
2.96
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.90
47%
Strike defense
61%
2.98
Takedown avg.
4.49
20%
Takedown accuracy
5%
53%
Takedown defense
77%
1.12
Submission avg.
0.26

Trajectory

Elijah SmithRicky Simón
16001700202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (50%)
KO/TKO
7 (32%)
2 (20%)
Submission
4 (18%)
3 (30%)
Decision
11 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Ricky Simón59%
Elijah Smith 41%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ricky Simón a 59% favorite over Elijah Smith in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1718 vs 1721), separated by just 3 points.

Elijah Smith enters on a 8-fight win streak.

Elijah Smith finishes 70% of wins inside the distance, Ricky Simón 50%.

Elijah Smith carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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