Combat Edge Intelligence

Francis Ngannou vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik

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

18-3-0Record15-6-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'4"Height6'2"
83"Reach 78"
257 lbsWeight259 lbs
Xtreme CoutureTeamAmerican Top Team

What's at stake

Francis Ngannou is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Jairzinho Rozenstruik carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Francis NgannouNow 1839
If they win+10→ 1849
If they lose-22→ 1817
Jairzinho RozenstruikNow 1703
If they win+22→ 1725
If they lose-10→ 1693

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.

1745 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1726 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.33
Sig. strikes / min
3.48
41%
Strike accuracy
49%
2.16
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.63
42%
Strike defense
52%
0.76
Takedown avg.
0
63%
Takedown accuracy
0%
72%
Takedown defense
72%
0.31
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Francis NgannouJairzinho Rozenstruik
17001750180018502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

14 (74%)
KO/TKO
13 (87%)
4 (21%)
Submission
0 (0%)
1 (5%)
Decision
2 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Francis Ngannou76%
Jairzinho Rozenstruik 24%Elo baseline: 69%

The Combat Edge model makes Francis Ngannou a 76% favorite over Jairzinho Rozenstruik in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (69%).

Francis Ngannou holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1839 to 1703, a 136-point edge.

Francis Ngannou enters on a 8-fight win streak.

Francis Ngannou finishes 95% of wins inside the distance, Jairzinho Rozenstruik 87%.

Francis Ngannou and Jairzinho Rozenstruik share 2 common opponents: Ciryl Gane and Curtis Blaydes.

Francis Ngannou carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (2)

WinTKO (punches) · 2018
Curtis Blaydes
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2021
LossDecision (Unanimous) · 2021
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2022
Ciryl Gane
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2021