James Head vs Nick Ring
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
9-4-0Record14-4-0
WelterweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'0"
TBDReachTBD
170 lbsWeight185 lbs
R-1 MMATeamChampion's Creed MMA
What's at stake
Nick Ring is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — James Head carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+18→ 1621
If they lose-14→ 1589
If they win+14→ 1669
If they lose-18→ 1637
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.
1631 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1578 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
James HeadNick Ring
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting James Head and Nick Ring within a point of even.
Nick Ring holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1655 to 1603, a 52-point edge.
James Head enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
James Head finishes 78% of wins inside the distance, Nick Ring 57%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.