Combat Edge Intelligence

Jorge Rivera vs Michael Bisping

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

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Jorge Rivera

“El Conquistador”

20-9-0MiddleweightUFC

1681Good

Tale of the tape

20-9-0Record30-9-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height6'2"
TBDReach75″
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Rivera Athletic CenterTeamHB Ultimate

What's at stake

Michael Bisping is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Jorge Rivera carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jorge RiveraNow 1681
If they win+14→ 1695
If they lose-10→ 1671
Michael BispingNow 1741
If they win+10→ 1751
If they lose-14→ 1727

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.

1613 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1748 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.27
Sig. strikes / min
4.33
50%
Strike accuracy
38%
2.84
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.71
54%
Strike defense
65%
0.91
Takedown avg.
1.05
50%
Takedown accuracy
43%
64%
Takedown defense
63%
0.13
Submission avg.
0.32

Trajectory

Jorge RiveraMichael Bisping
16501700175020102011201220132014201520162017

Win method breakdown

14 (70%)
KO/TKO
18 (60%)
2 (10%)
Submission
2 (7%)
4 (20%)
Decision
10 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Michael Bisping74%
Jorge Rivera 26%Elo baseline: 59%

The Combat Edge model makes Michael Bisping a 74% favorite over Jorge Rivera in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (59%).

Michael Bisping holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1741 to 1681, a 60-point edge.

Michael Bisping enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Jorge Rivera finishes 80% of wins inside the distance, Michael Bisping 67%.

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