Combat Edge Intelligence

Greg Velasco vs Josh Parisian

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

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Greg Velasco
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Greg Velasco

“The Viking King”

6-2-0HeavyweightCFFC

1571Solid

Tale of the tape

6-2-0Record15-8-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'2"Height6'4"
TBDReach79"
264 lbsWeight266 lbs
Bayshore Jiu-JitsuTeamScorpion Fighting System

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.

Greg VelascoNow 1571
If they win+24→ 1595
If they lose-24→ 1547
Josh ParisianNow 1575
If they win+16→ 1591
If they lose-16→ 1559

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.

1516 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1602 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Sig. strikes / min
4.55
TBD
Strike accuracy
48%
1.52
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.88
0%
Strike defense
41%
0
Takedown avg.
0.98
TBD
Takedown accuracy
33%
0%
Takedown defense
46%
0
Submission avg.
0.20

Trajectory

Greg VelascoJosh Parisian
15501600165020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (50%)
KO/TKO
11 (73%)
2 (33%)
Submission
2 (13%)
1 (17%)
Decision
2 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Greg Velasco60%
Josh Parisian 40%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Greg Velasco a 60% favorite over Josh Parisian in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Josh Parisian's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1571 vs 1575), separated by just 4 points.

Greg Velasco enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Josh Parisian enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Greg Velasco finishes 83% of wins inside the distance, Josh Parisian 87%.

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