Combat Edge Intelligence

Josh Neer vs Nick Diaz

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

36-16-1Record26-10-0
WelterweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height6'1"
TBDReach76"
170 lbsWeight185 lbs
Cesar Gracie Fight TeamTeamCesar Gracie Fight Team

What's at stake

Nick Diaz is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Josh Neer carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Josh NeerNow 1648
If they win+16→ 1664
If they lose-8→ 1640
Nick DiazNow 1759
If they win+8→ 1767
If they lose-16→ 1743

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 Elo1731 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.29
Sig. strikes / min
5.71
46%
Strike accuracy
42%
3.63
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.84
59%
Strike defense
60%
1.09
Takedown avg.
1.28
34%
Takedown accuracy
33%
46%
Takedown defense
60%
1.27
Submission avg.
1

Trajectory

Josh NeerNick Diaz
16501700175020142015201620172018201920202021

Win method breakdown

21 (58%)
KO/TKO
13 (50%)
11 (31%)
Submission
8 (31%)
4 (11%)
Decision
5 (19%)

Combat Edge model read

Nick Diaz78%
Josh Neer 22%Elo baseline: 65%

The Combat Edge model makes Nick Diaz a 78% favorite over Josh Neer in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (65%).

Nick Diaz holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1759 to 1648, a 111-point edge.

Josh Neer enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Nick Diaz enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Josh Neer finishes 89% of wins inside the distance, Nick Diaz 81%.

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