Combat Edge Intelligence

Jose Mendez vs Ralph Gracie

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

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Ralph Gracie

“The Pitbull”

6-1-0LightweightPFC

1616Solid

Tale of the tape

9-2-0Record6-1-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'7"Height5'9"
-ReachTBD
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Spokane Valley BJJTeamRalph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

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
Ralph GracieNow 1616
If they win+24→ 1640
If they lose-24→ 1592

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 Elo1547 · 7 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Jose MendezRalph Gracie
15501600165020042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (11%)
KO/TKO
1 (17%)
7 (78%)
Submission
4 (67%)
1 (11%)
Decision
1 (17%)

Combat Edge model read

Jose Mendez60%
Ralph Gracie 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Jose Mendez a 60% favorite over Ralph Gracie in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Ralph Gracie's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1614 vs 1616), separated by just 2 points.

Jose Mendez finishes 89% of wins inside the distance, Ralph Gracie 83%.

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