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Combat Edge Intelligence

Jake Ellenberger vs Rory MacDonald

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

31-15-0Record23-10-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height6'0"
39,5"Reach76.00
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Reign MMATeamTristar Gym

What's at stake

Rory MacDonald is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Jake Ellenberger carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jake EllenbergerNow 1665
If they win+14→ 1679
If they lose-10→ 1655
Rory MacDonaldNow 1725
If they win+10→ 1735
If they lose-14→ 1711

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.

1690 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1729 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.47
Sig. strikes / min
3.75
39%
Strike accuracy
42%
2.83
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.80
61%
Strike defense
62%
2.04
Takedown avg.
1.77
48%
Takedown accuracy
48%
86%
Takedown defense
89%
0.36
Submission avg.
0.42

Trajectory

Jake EllenbergerRory MacDonald
165017001750201720182019202020212022

Win method breakdown

21 (68%)
KO/TKO
7 (30%)
4 (13%)
Submission
9 (39%)
6 (19%)
Decision
7 (30%)

Combat Edge model read

Rory MacDonald66%
Jake Ellenberger 34%Elo baseline: 59%

The Combat Edge model makes Rory MacDonald a 66% favorite over Jake Ellenberger in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (59%).

Rory MacDonald holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1725 to 1665, a 60-point edge.

Jake Ellenberger enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Rory MacDonald enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Jake Ellenberger finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Rory MacDonald 70%.

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