Combat Edge Intelligence

Eric Schafer vs Preston LaGrange

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

14-8-2Record6-1-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'3"Height6'3"
TBDReach-
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Red Schafer MMATeamHard Drive 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.

Eric SchaferNow 1623
If they win+16→ 1639
If they lose-16→ 1607
Preston LaGrangeNow 1623
If they win+24→ 1647
If they lose-24→ 1599

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.

1558 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1525 · 7 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.89
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
34%
Strike accuracy
TBD
3.38
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
57%
Strike defense
TBD
1.81
Takedown avg.
TBD
36%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
50%
Takedown defense
TBD
1.81
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Eric SchaferPreston LaGrange
15501600165020162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (31%)
KO/TKO
2 (33%)
8 (62%)
Submission
4 (67%)
1 (8%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Preston LaGrange62%
Eric Schafer 38%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Preston LaGrange a 62% favorite over Eric Schafer in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Eric Schafer's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1623 vs 1623), separated by just 0 points.

Preston LaGrange enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Eric Schafer finishes 92% of wins inside the distance, Preston LaGrange 100%.

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