Combat Edge Intelligence

Jose Mendez vs Mike Ricci

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

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Mike Ricci

“The Accountant”

11-5-0LightweightWSOF

1614Solid

Tale of the tape

9-2-0Record11-5-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'7"Height6'0"
-ReachTBD
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Spokane Valley BJJTeamTristar Gym

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.

Jose MendezNow 1614
If they win+16→ 1630
If they lose-16→ 1598
Mike RicciNow 1614
If they win+16→ 1630
If they lose-16→ 1598

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.

1478 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1584 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
1.80
TBD
Strike accuracy
32%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.64
TBD
Strike defense
66%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0.67
TBD
Takedown accuracy
100%
TBD
Takedown defense
54%
TBD
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Jose MendezMike Ricci
1550160016502014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (11%)
KO/TKO
6 (55%)
7 (78%)
Submission
1 (9%)
1 (11%)
Decision
4 (36%)

Combat Edge model read

Jose Mendez60%
Mike Ricci 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Jose Mendez a 60% favorite over Mike Ricci in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1614 vs 1614), separated by just 0 points.

Jose Mendez finishes 89% of wins inside the distance, Mike Ricci 64%.

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