Combat Edge Intelligence

Jake Shields vs Tyron Woodley

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

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Tyron Woodley

“The Chosen One”

19-7-1WelterweightBOXING

1774Great

Tale of the tape

33-11-1Record19-7-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height5'9"
TBDReach74"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Cesar Gracie Fight TeamTeamAmerican Top Team Evolution

What's at stake

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

Jake ShieldsNow 1734
If they win+13→ 1747
If they lose-11→ 1723
Tyron WoodleyNow 1774
If they win+11→ 1785
If they lose-13→ 1761

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.

1652 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1761 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.77
Sig. strikes / min
2.36
32%
Strike accuracy
49%
3.50
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.76
56%
Strike defense
55%
1.19
Takedown avg.
1.06
12%
Takedown accuracy
40%
36%
Takedown defense
88%
0.12
Submission avg.
0.39

Trajectory

Jake ShieldsTyron Woodley
17501800185020172018201920202021

Win method breakdown

3 (9%)
KO/TKO
7 (37%)
12 (36%)
Submission
5 (26%)
18 (55%)
Decision
7 (37%)

Combat Edge model read

Tyron Woodley70%
Jake Shields 30%Elo baseline: 56%

The Combat Edge model makes Tyron Woodley a 70% favorite over Jake Shields in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).

Tyron Woodley holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1774 to 1734, a 40-point edge.

Tyron Woodley enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Jake Shields finishes 45% of wins inside the distance, Tyron Woodley 63%.

Jake Shields and Tyron Woodley share 1 common opponent: Demian Maia.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision - Split · 2013
Demian Maia
WinDEC · 2017