Combat Edge Intelligence

Josh Neer vs Justin Edwards

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

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Josh Neer

“The Dentist”

36-16-1WelterweightVFC

1648Solid

Tale of the tape

36-16-1Record10-7-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'11"Height5'10"
TBDReachTBD
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
Cesar Gracie Fight TeamTeamTeam Jorge Gurgel

What's at stake

Josh Neer is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Justin Edwards carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Josh NeerNow 1648
If they win+10→ 1658
If they lose-14→ 1634
Justin EdwardsNow 1577
If they win+19→ 1596
If they lose-13→ 1564

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.

1577 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1591 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.29
Sig. strikes / min
2.68
46%
Strike accuracy
42%
3.63
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.32
59%
Strike defense
51%
1.09
Takedown avg.
2.14
34%
Takedown accuracy
27%
46%
Takedown defense
27%
1.27
Submission avg.
0.97

Trajectory

Josh NeerJustin Edwards
160016501700201420152016201720182019

Win method breakdown

21 (58%)
KO/TKO
1 (10%)
11 (31%)
Submission
8 (80%)
4 (11%)
Decision
1 (10%)

Combat Edge model read

Josh Neer52%
Justin Edwards 48%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Josh Neer a 52% favorite over Justin Edwards in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Josh Neer holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1648 to 1577, a 71-point edge.

Josh Neer enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Josh Neer finishes 89% of wins inside the distance, Justin Edwards 90%.

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