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Combat Edge Intelligence

Kevin Rodriguez vs Richie Santiago

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

2-1-0Record8-6-0
FlyweightDivisionFlyweight
5'10"Height5'7"
TBDReachTBD
125 lbsWeight125 lbs
Lions Alpha TeamTeamBST MMA & Fitness

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.

Kevin RodriguezNow 1522
If they win+24→ 1546
If they lose-24→ 1498
Richie SantiagoNow 1519
If they win+16→ 1535
If they lose-16→ 1503

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.

1517 · 3 fightsPre-fight Elo1513 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
3.87
Not available
Strike accuracy
50%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.87
Not available
Strike defense
43%
Not available
Takedown avg.
0
Not available
Takedown accuracy
0%
Not available
Takedown defense
25%
Not available
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Kevin RodriguezRichie Santiago
15001550160020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

0 (0%)
KO/TKO
2 (25%)
1 (50%)
Submission
6 (75%)
1 (50%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Kevin Rodriguez62%
Richie Santiago 38%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Kevin Rodriguez a 62% favorite over Richie Santiago in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1522 vs 1519), separated by just 3 points.

Richie Santiago enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Richie Santiago 100%.

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