Combat Edge Intelligence

Jorge Masvidal vs Ross Pearson

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

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Ross Pearson

Ross Pearson

“The Real Deal”

20-17-0LightweightMTK

1572Solid

Tale of the tape

35-17-0Record20-17-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'11"Height5'8"
74"Reach69,0"
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
American Top TeamTeamCentral Coast MMA

What's at stake

Jorge Masvidal is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +7 while a loss costs more — Ross Pearson carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jorge MasvidalNow 1740
If they win+7→ 1747
If they lose-17→ 1723
Ross PearsonNow 1572
If they win+17→ 1589
If they lose-7→ 1565

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 Elo1659 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.05
Sig. strikes / min
3.68
48%
Strike accuracy
40%
3.05
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.09
64%
Strike defense
62%
1.38
Takedown avg.
0.74
59%
Takedown accuracy
36%
73%
Takedown defense
75%
0.32
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Jorge MasvidalRoss Pearson
16001650170017502017201820192020202120222023

Win method breakdown

16 (46%)
KO/TKO
7 (35%)
2 (6%)
Submission
5 (25%)
17 (49%)
Decision
8 (40%)

Combat Edge model read

Jorge Masvidal84%
Ross Pearson 16%Elo baseline: 72%

The Combat Edge model makes Jorge Masvidal a 84% favorite over Ross Pearson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (72%).

Jorge Masvidal holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1740 to 1572, a 168-point edge.

Jorge Masvidal enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Ross Pearson enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Jorge Masvidal finishes 51% of wins inside the distance, Ross Pearson 60%.

Jorge Masvidal carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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