Combat Edge Intelligence

Josh Koscheck vs Paul Daley

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

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Paul Daley

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“Semtex”

43-18-2WelterweightBFC

1724Good

Tale of the tape

17-11-0Record43-18-2
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height5'9"
73"ReachTBD
170 lbsWeight171 lbs
Dethrone Base CampTeamSpirit Dojo

What's at stake

Paul Daley is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Josh Koscheck carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Josh KoscheckNow 1644
If they win+15→ 1659
If they lose-9→ 1635
Paul DaleyNow 1724
If they win+9→ 1733
If they lose-15→ 1709

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.

1687 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1649 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.79
Sig. strikes / min
3.14
36%
Strike accuracy
47%
2.27
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.37
63%
Strike defense
60%
2.46
Takedown avg.
0.91
48%
Takedown accuracy
40%
64%
Takedown defense
65%
0.43
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Josh KoscheckPaul Daley
1650170017502016201720182019202020212022

Win method breakdown

6 (35%)
KO/TKO
35 (81%)
4 (24%)
Submission
0 (0%)
7 (41%)
Decision
8 (19%)

Combat Edge model read

Paul Daley78%
Josh Koscheck 22%Elo baseline: 61%

The Combat Edge model makes Paul Daley a 78% favorite over Josh Koscheck in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (61%).

Paul Daley holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1724 to 1644, a 80-point edge.

Josh Koscheck enters on a 6-fight loss streak.

Josh Koscheck finishes 59% of wins inside the distance, Paul Daley 81%.

Josh Koscheck and Paul Daley share 1 common opponent: Erick Silva.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossSubmission · 2015
Erick Silva
WinDecision (Unanimous) · 2019