Combat Edge Intelligence

Jozef Wittner vs Richie Hightower

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

16-7-0Record8-4-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"HeightTBD
74"ReachTBD
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
MMA Top Team KosiceTeamTBD

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.

Jozef WittnerNow 1540
If they win+16→ 1556
If they lose-16→ 1524
Richie HightowerNow 1538
If they win+16→ 1554
If they lose-16→ 1522

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.

1510 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1499 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
4.62
TBD
Strike accuracy
36%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
6.92
TBD
Strike defense
21%
TBD
Takedown avg.
3.46
TBD
Takedown accuracy
100%
TBD
Takedown defense
100%
TBD
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Jozef WittnerRichie Hightower
155016002008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (19%)
KO/TKO
3 (38%)
8 (50%)
Submission
2 (25%)
5 (31%)
Decision
3 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Jozef Wittner63%
Richie Hightower 37%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Jozef Wittner a 63% favorite over Richie Hightower in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1540 vs 1538), separated by just 2 points.

Jozef Wittner enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Jozef Wittner finishes 69% of wins inside the distance, Richie Hightower 63%.

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