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Combat Edge Intelligence

Jacob Rosales vs Wilson Varela

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

15-9-0Record13-8-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'10"Height6'0"
74,0"Reach75.6"
155 lbsWeight154 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.

Jacob RosalesNow 1576
If they win+16→ 1592
If they lose-16→ 1560
Wilson VarelaNow 1576
If they win+16→ 1592
If they lose-16→ 1560

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.

1510 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1561 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

7.19
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
47%
Strike accuracy
Not available
10.66
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
44%
Strike defense
Not available
1.12
Takedown avg.
Not available
18%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
50%
Takedown defense
Not available
0.56
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Jacob RosalesWilson Varela
1550160020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (47%)
KO/TKO
5 (42%)
2 (13%)
Submission
5 (42%)
6 (40%)
Decision
2 (17%)

Combat Edge model read

Jacob Rosales54%
Wilson Varela 46%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Jacob Rosales a 54% favorite over Wilson Varela in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1576 vs 1576), separated by just 0 points.

Wilson Varela enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Jacob Rosales finishes 60% of wins inside the distance, Wilson Varela 83%.

Wilson Varela carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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