Combat Edge Intelligence

Israel Giron vs Jose Mendez

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

19-5-0Record9-2-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'7"
TBDReach-
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Renzo Gracie MexicoTeamSpokane Valley BJJ

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.

Israel GironNow 1613
If they win+16→ 1629
If they lose-16→ 1597
Jose MendezNow 1614
If they win+16→ 1630
If they lose-16→ 1598

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.

1519 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1478 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Israel GironJose Mendez
155016001650201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (5%)
KO/TKO
1 (11%)
14 (74%)
Submission
7 (78%)
4 (21%)
Decision
1 (11%)

Combat Edge model read

Jose Mendez63%
Israel Giron 37%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Jose Mendez a 63% favorite over Israel Giron in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1613 vs 1614), separated by just 1 points.

Israel Giron finishes 79% of wins inside the distance, Jose Mendez 89%.

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