Combat Edge Intelligence

Jake Ellenberger vs Josh Koscheck

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

31-15-0Record17-11-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height5'10"
39,5"Reach73"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Reign MMATeamDethrone Base Camp

What's at stake

Jake Ellenberger is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Josh Koscheck carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jake EllenbergerNow 1665
If they win+11→ 1676
If they lose-13→ 1652
Josh KoscheckNow 1644
If they win+13→ 1657
If they lose-11→ 1633

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.

1691 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1687 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.47
Sig. strikes / min
1.79
39%
Strike accuracy
36%
2.83
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.27
61%
Strike defense
63%
2.04
Takedown avg.
2.46
48%
Takedown accuracy
48%
86%
Takedown defense
64%
0.36
Submission avg.
0.43

Trajectory

Jake EllenbergerJosh Koscheck
16501700201620172018

Win method breakdown

21 (68%)
KO/TKO
6 (35%)
4 (13%)
Submission
4 (24%)
6 (19%)
Decision
7 (41%)

Combat Edge model read

Jake Ellenberger60%
Josh Koscheck 40%Elo baseline: 53%

The Combat Edge model makes Jake Ellenberger a 60% favorite over Josh Koscheck in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (53%).

Jake Ellenberger holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1665 to 1644, a 21-point edge.

Jake Ellenberger enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Josh Koscheck enters on a 6-fight loss streak.

Jake Ellenberger finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Josh Koscheck 59%.

Jake Ellenberger and Josh Koscheck share 1 common opponent: Robbie Lawler.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossKO/TKO · 2014
Robbie Lawler
LossKO/TKO · 2013