Combat Edge Intelligence

Jared Cannonier vs Rich Franklin

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

18-9-0Record29-7-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'0"Height6'1"
77"ReachTBD
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
MMA LabTeamTeam Extreme

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.

Jared CannonierNow 1707
If they win+16→ 1723
If they lose-16→ 1691
Rich FranklinNow 1710
If they win+12→ 1722
If they lose-12→ 1698

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.

1758 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1689 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.42
Sig. strikes / min
4.10
50%
Strike accuracy
44%
4.35
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.07
56%
Strike defense
63%
0.54
Takedown avg.
1.31
4%
Takedown accuracy
67%
65%
Takedown defense
63%
0
Submission avg.
0.66

Trajectory

Jared CannonierRich Franklin
17001750201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

11 (61%)
KO/TKO
20 (69%)
2 (11%)
Submission
5 (17%)
5 (28%)
Decision
4 (14%)

Combat Edge model read

Jared Cannonier67%
Rich Franklin 33%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Jared Cannonier a 67% favorite over Rich Franklin in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Rich Franklin's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1707 vs 1710), separated by just 3 points.

Jared Cannonier finishes 72% of wins inside the distance, Rich Franklin 86%.

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