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Combat Edge Intelligence

Josh Parisian vs Parker Porter

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

15-8-0Record13-9-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'4"Height6'0"
79"Reach75"
266 lbsWeight256 lbs
Scorpion Fighting System· 1548 avg Elo · 4 ratedTeamUnderdog Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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 ParisianNow 1576
If they win+16→ 1592
If they lose-16→ 1560
Parker PorterNow 1576
If they win+16→ 1592
If they lose-16→ 1560

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.

1605 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1598 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

4.55
Sig. strikes / min
6.55
48%
Strike accuracy
50%
4.88
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
6.32
41%
Strike defense
52%
0.98
Takedown avg.
1.35
33%
Takedown accuracy
26%
46%
Takedown defense
67%
0.20
Submission avg.
0.45

Trajectory

Josh ParisianParker Porter
1600202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

11 (73%)
KO/TKO
6 (46%)
2 (13%)
Submission
3 (23%)
2 (13%)
Decision
4 (31%)

Combat Edge model read

Josh Parisian70%
Parker Porter 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Josh Parisian a 70% favorite over Parker Porter in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1576 vs 1576), separated by just 0 points.

Josh Parisian enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Josh Parisian finishes 87% of wins inside the distance, Parker Porter 69%.

Josh Parisian and Parker Porter share 1 common opponent: Alan Baudot.

Josh Parisian carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinTKO (punches) · 2022
Alan Baudot
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2022