Combat Edge Intelligence

George Sullivan vs Justin Burlinson

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

19-8-0Record8-2-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'1"
73,5"Reach41,0"
169 lbsWeight170 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.

George SullivanNow 1647
If they win+12→ 1659
If they lose-12→ 1635
Justin BurlinsonNow 1646
If they win+16→ 1662
If they lose-16→ 1630

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.

1598 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1538 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.53
Sig. strikes / min
1.24
40%
Strike accuracy
40%
2.42
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.09
58%
Strike defense
62%
1.37
Takedown avg.
0
21%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
38%
Takedown defense
100%
0.69
Submission avg.
9.28

Trajectory

George SullivanJustin Burlinson
1600165020232024

Win method breakdown

11 (58%)
KO/TKO
2 (25%)
0 (0%)
Submission
6 (75%)
8 (42%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Justin Burlinson66%
George Sullivan 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Justin Burlinson a 66% favorite over George Sullivan in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans George Sullivan's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1647 vs 1646), separated by just 1 points.

George Sullivan enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Justin Burlinson enters on a 2-fight win streak.

George Sullivan finishes 58% of wins inside the distance, Justin Burlinson 100%.

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