Combat Edge Intelligence

JJ Aldrich vs Tracy Cortez

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

15-7-0Record12-4-0
FlyweightDivisionFlyweight
5'5"Height5'5"
67"Reach65"
125 lbsWeight125 lbs
Freedom FightersTeamFight Ready

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.

JJ AldrichNow 1667
If they win+16→ 1683
If they lose-16→ 1651
Tracy CortezNow 1669
If they win+16→ 1685
If they lose-16→ 1653

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.

1610 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1644 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.96
Sig. strikes / min
3.86
47%
Strike accuracy
49%
4.32
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.01
61%
Strike defense
57%
0.75
Takedown avg.
2.15
27%
Takedown accuracy
47%
68%
Takedown defense
59%
0
Submission avg.
0.32

Trajectory

JJ AldrichTracy Cortez
16501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (20%)
KO/TKO
1 (8%)
0 (0%)
Submission
1 (8%)
12 (80%)
Decision
10 (83%)

Combat Edge model read

Tracy Cortez53%
JJ Aldrich 47%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Tracy Cortez a 53% favorite over JJ Aldrich in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1667 vs 1669), separated by just 2 points.

JJ Aldrich enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Tracy Cortez enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

JJ Aldrich finishes 20% of wins inside the distance, Tracy Cortez 17%.

JJ Aldrich and Tracy Cortez share 1 common opponent: Erin Blanchfield.

JJ Aldrich 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
Erin Blanchfield
LossSubmission · 2025