Combat Edge Intelligence

Josh Clopton vs Manolo Zecchini

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

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Josh Clopton

“The Gentleman”

6-2-1FeatherweightUFC

1562Solid

Tale of the tape

6-2-1Record11-5-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'7"Height5'9"
TBDReach68"
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
Skrap PackTeamMMA Atletica Boxe Milano

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.

Josh CloptonNow 1562
If they win+24→ 1586
If they lose-24→ 1538
Manolo ZecchiniNow 1565
If they win+16→ 1581
If they lose-16→ 1549

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.

1532 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1529 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.60
Sig. strikes / min
2.34
64%
Strike accuracy
22%
2.87
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
6.75
50%
Strike defense
47%
2
Takedown avg.
0
67%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
75%
Takedown defense
0%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Josh CloptonManolo Zecchini
15501600201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

0 (0%)
KO/TKO
9 (82%)
2 (33%)
Submission
1 (9%)
4 (67%)
Decision
1 (9%)

Combat Edge model read

Manolo Zecchini66%
Josh Clopton 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Manolo Zecchini a 66% favorite over Josh Clopton in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1562 vs 1565), separated by just 3 points.

Josh Clopton enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Manolo Zecchini enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Josh Clopton finishes 33% of wins inside the distance, Manolo Zecchini 91%.

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