Combat Edge Intelligence

Ernesto Rodriguez vs Trey Waters

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

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“The Truth”

9-2-0WelterweightUFC

1679Good

Tale of the tape

11-1-0Record9-2-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height6'5"
73"Reach77"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Xtreme CoutureTeamLudus 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.

Ernesto RodriguezNow 1679
If they win+16→ 1695
If they lose-16→ 1663
Trey WatersNow 1679
If they win+16→ 1695
If they lose-16→ 1663

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.

1515 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1587 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
6.43
TBD
Strike accuracy
44%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.61
TBD
Strike defense
57%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0.44
TBD
Takedown accuracy
33%
TBD
Takedown defense
86%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.88

Trajectory

Ernesto RodriguezTrey Waters
160016501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (27%)
KO/TKO
3 (33%)
1 (9%)
Submission
3 (33%)
7 (64%)
Decision
3 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Ernesto Rodriguez51%
Trey Waters 49%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ernesto Rodriguez a 51% favorite over Trey Waters in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1679 vs 1679), separated by just 0 points.

Ernesto Rodriguez enters on a 9-fight win streak.

Ernesto Rodriguez finishes 36% of wins inside the distance, Trey Waters 67%.

Trey Waters carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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