James Te Huna vs Maurício Rua
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
16-9-0Record27-14-1
MiddleweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'1"Height6'1"
75,0"Reach76"
185 lbsWeight205 lbs
Pirtek Athletic AllstarsTeamUniversidade da Luta
What's at stake
Maurício Rua is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — James Te Huna carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+15→ 1625
If they lose-9→ 1601
If they win+9→ 1700
If they lose-15→ 1676
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.
1662 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1682 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
James Te HunaMaurício Rua
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Maurício Rua75%
James Te Huna 25%Elo baseline: 61%
The Combat Edge model makes Maurício Rua a 75% favorite over James Te Huna in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (61%).
Maurício Rua holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1691 to 1610, a 81-point edge.
James Te Huna enters on a 4-fight loss streak.
Maurício Rua enters on a 3-fight loss streak.
James Te Huna finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Maurício Rua 81%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.