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Combat Edge Intelligence

James Irvin vs Ryan Parker

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

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James Irvin
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James Irvin

“The Sandman”

17-10-0MiddleweightGC

1480Average
Ryan Parker
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Ryan Parker

“The Predator”

4-5-0MiddleweightPF

1477Average

Tale of the tape

17-10-0Record4-5-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'3"
TBDReachTBD
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Reign MMATeamTeam XCWT MMA

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.

James IrvinNow 1480
If they win+16→ 1496
If they lose-16→ 1464
Ryan ParkerNow 1477
If they win+16→ 1493
If they lose-16→ 1461

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.

1575 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1532 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.05
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
49%
Strike accuracy
Not available
3.89
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
35%
Strike defense
Not available
0
Takedown avg.
Not available
0%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
37%
Takedown defense
Not available
0.52
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

James IrvinRyan Parker
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Win method breakdown

12 (75%)
KO/TKO
2 (50%)
3 (19%)
Submission
1 (25%)
1 (6%)
Decision
1 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Ryan Parker51%
James Irvin 49%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ryan Parker a 51% favorite over James Irvin in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans James Irvin's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1480 vs 1477), separated by just 3 points.

Ryan Parker enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

James Irvin finishes 94% of wins inside the distance, Ryan Parker 75%.

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