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Combat Edge Intelligence

Erik Silva vs Joey Ruquet

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

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Erik Silva
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Erik Silva

“The King”

9-4-0FeatherweightUFC

1580Solid
Joey Ruquet
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Joey Ruquet

“El Cazador”

11-5-0FeatherweightPFL

1580Solid

Tale of the tape

9-4-0Record11-5-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'10"Height5'8"
71"Reach64"
145 lbsWeight145 lbs

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.

Erik SilvaNow 1580
If they win+16→ 1596
If they lose-16→ 1564
Joey RuquetNow 1580
If they win+16→ 1596
If they lose-16→ 1564

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.

1537 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1545 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.07
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
70%
Strike accuracy
Not available
1.57
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
40%
Strike defense
Not available
3.76
Takedown avg.
Not available
80%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
63%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Erik SilvaJoey Ruquet
160020252026

Win method breakdown

3 (33%)
KO/TKO
1 (9%)
4 (44%)
Submission
5 (45%)
2 (22%)
Decision
5 (45%)

Combat Edge model read

Joey Ruquet53%
Erik Silva 47%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Joey Ruquet a 53% favorite over Erik Silva in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Erik Silva's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1580 vs 1580), separated by just 0 points.

Erik Silva enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Erik Silva finishes 78% of wins inside the distance, Joey Ruquet 55%.

Erik Silva carries a 7-inch reach advantage.

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