Combat Edge Intelligence

James Romero vs Norbert Pietrzak

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

4-2-0Record3-1-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'2"Height6'3"
-Reach-
205 lbsWeight206 lbs
Fit NHB· 1627 avg Elo · 3 ratedTeamPro-Core HQ

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 RomeroNow 1552
If they win+24→ 1576
If they lose-24→ 1528
Norbert PietrzakNow 1553
If they win+24→ 1577
If they lose-24→ 1529

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.

1514 · 6 fightsPre-fight Elo1526 · 4 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

James RomeroNorbert Pietrzak
15001550160020252026

Win method breakdown

2 (50%)
KO/TKO
2 (67%)
2 (50%)
Submission
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
Decision
1 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

James Romero70%
Norbert Pietrzak 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes James Romero a 70% favorite over Norbert Pietrzak in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Norbert Pietrzak's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1552 vs 1553), separated by just 1 points.

James Romero finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Norbert Pietrzak 67%.

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