Combat Edge Intelligence

Jorge Masvidal vs Kamaru Usman

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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“The Nigerian Nightmare”

21-4-0MiddleweightUFC

1822Great

Tale of the tape

35-17-0Record21-4-0
WelterweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height6'0"
74"Reach76"
170 lbsWeight185 lbs
American Top TeamTeamKill Cliff FC

What's at stake

Kamaru Usman is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Jorge Masvidal carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jorge MasvidalNow 1740
If they win+15→ 1755
If they lose-9→ 1731
Kamaru UsmanNow 1822
If they win+9→ 1831
If they lose-15→ 1807

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.

1781 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1799 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.05
Sig. strikes / min
4.16
48%
Strike accuracy
52%
3.05
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.67
64%
Strike defense
55%
1.38
Takedown avg.
2.79
59%
Takedown accuracy
44%
73%
Takedown defense
90%
0.32
Submission avg.
0.09

Trajectory

Jorge MasvidalKamaru Usman
17501800185020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

16 (46%)
KO/TKO
9 (43%)
2 (6%)
Submission
1 (5%)
17 (49%)
Decision
11 (52%)

Combat Edge model read

Kamaru Usman75%
Jorge Masvidal 25%Elo baseline: 62%

The Combat Edge model makes Kamaru Usman a 75% favorite over Jorge Masvidal in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (62%).

Kamaru Usman holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1822 to 1740, a 82-point edge.

Jorge Masvidal enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Jorge Masvidal finishes 51% of wins inside the distance, Kamaru Usman 48%.

Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman share 2 common opponents: Gilbert Burns and Colby Covington.

Kamaru Usman 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 (2)

LossDecision (unanimous) · 2022
Colby Covington
WinDecision (Unanimous) · 2021
WinTKO · 2019
LossDecision - Unanimous · 2023
Gilbert Burns
WinTKO · 2021