Eric Nolan vs Josh McDonald
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
8-5-0Record9-5-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'7"
74"ReachTBD
185 lbsWeight170 lbs
Lionheart Mixed Martial ArtsTeamFairtex Gym
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.
If they win+16→ 1553
If they lose-16→ 1521
If they win+16→ 1557
If they lose-16→ 1525
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.
1527 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1486 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Eric NolanJosh McDonald
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Eric Nolan60%
Josh McDonald 40%Elo baseline: 49%
The Combat Edge model makes Eric Nolan a 60% favorite over Josh McDonald in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Josh McDonald's way (49%).
Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1537 vs 1541), separated by just 4 points.
Eric Nolan enters on a 3-fight loss streak.
Eric Nolan finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Josh McDonald 33%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.