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Combat Edge Intelligence

Jared Gordon vs Rafa García

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

21-9-0Record19-5-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'7"
68"Reach70"
156 lbsWeight155 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamTeam Elevation

What's at stake

Rafa García is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +13 while a loss costs more — Jared Gordon carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jared GordonNow 1675
If they win+14→ 1689
If they lose-10→ 1665
Rafa GarcíaNow 1740
If they win+13→ 1753
If they lose-19→ 1721

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.

1702 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1694 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

5.64
Sig. strikes / min
4.28
54%
Strike accuracy
44%
4.14
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.42
56%
Strike defense
61%
1.78
Takedown avg.
3.22
33%
Takedown accuracy
17%
60%
Takedown defense
77%
0
Submission avg.
0.40

Trajectory

Jared GordonRafa García
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (38%)
KO/TKO
2 (11%)
2 (10%)
Submission
8 (44%)
11 (52%)
Decision
8 (44%)

Combat Edge model read

Rafa García62%
Jared Gordon 38%Elo baseline: 59%

The Combat Edge model makes Rafa García a 62% favorite over Jared Gordon in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (59%).

Rafa García holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1740 to 1675, a 65-point edge.

Jared Gordon enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Jared Gordon finishes 48% of wins inside the distance, Rafa García 56%.

Jared Gordon and Rafa García share 1 common opponent: Grant Dawson.

Rafa García carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossSubmission · 2022
Grant Dawson
LossTKO · 2024