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Combat Edge Intelligence

Kaik Brito vs Rory MacDonald

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

20-6-0Record23-10-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'0"
74"Reach76.00
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Black Thai TeamTeamTristar Gym

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.

Kaik BritoNow 1725
If they win+12→ 1737
If they lose-12→ 1713
Rory MacDonaldNow 1725
If they win+12→ 1737
If they lose-12→ 1713

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.

1628 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1729 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.80
Sig. strikes / min
3.75
38%
Strike accuracy
42%
3.87
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.80
55%
Strike defense
62%
0
Takedown avg.
1.77
Not available
Takedown accuracy
48%
56%
Takedown defense
89%
2
Submission avg.
0.42

Trajectory

Kaik BritoRory MacDonald
1650170017502020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

17 (85%)
KO/TKO
7 (30%)
3 (15%)
Submission
9 (39%)
0 (0%)
Decision
7 (30%)

Combat Edge model read

Rory MacDonald61%
Kaik Brito 39%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Rory MacDonald a 61% favorite over Kaik Brito in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Kaik Brito's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1725 vs 1725), separated by just 0 points.

Kaik Brito enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Rory MacDonald enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Kaik Brito finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Rory MacDonald 70%.

Rory MacDonald carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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