Combat Edge Intelligence

Josh Koscheck vs Robbie Lawler

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

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Tale of the tape

17-11-0Record30-16-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height5'11"
73"Reach74"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Dethrone Base CampTeamKill Cliff FC

What's at stake

Robbie Lawler is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +7 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+17→ 1661
If they lose-7→ 1637
Robbie LawlerNow 1788
If they win+7→ 1795
If they lose-17→ 1771

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 Elo1760 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.79
Sig. strikes / min
3.85
36%
Strike accuracy
47%
2.27
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.67
63%
Strike defense
59%
2.46
Takedown avg.
0.65
48%
Takedown accuracy
64%
64%
Takedown defense
65%
0.43
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Josh KoscheckRobbie Lawler
165017001750180020162017201820192020202120222023

Win method breakdown

6 (35%)
KO/TKO
22 (73%)
4 (24%)
Submission
1 (3%)
7 (41%)
Decision
7 (23%)

Combat Edge model read

Robbie Lawler83%
Josh Koscheck 17%Elo baseline: 70%

The Combat Edge model makes Robbie Lawler a 83% favorite over Josh Koscheck in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (70%).

Robbie Lawler holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1788 to 1644, a 144-point edge.

Josh Koscheck enters on a 6-fight loss streak.

Josh Koscheck finishes 59% of wins inside the distance, Robbie Lawler 77%.

Josh Koscheck and Robbie Lawler share 1 common opponent: Tyron Woodley.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossKO/TKO · 2013
Tyron Woodley
LossKO/TKO · 2016