Combat Edge Intelligence

Leandro Issa vs Paddy Rutledge

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

17-9-0Record3-1-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'8"
69.00Reach-
136 lbsWeight135 lbs
Evolve MMATeamSutemi MMA

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.

Leandro IssaNow 1552
If they win+24→ 1576
If they lose-24→ 1528
Paddy RutledgeNow 1546
If they win+24→ 1570
If they lose-24→ 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.

1651 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1486 · 4 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.08
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
38%
Strike accuracy
TBD
3.17
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
58%
Strike defense
TBD
2.38
Takedown avg.
TBD
22%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
50%
Takedown defense
TBD
1.19
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Leandro IssaPaddy Rutledge
15502017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

2 (12%)
KO/TKO
2 (67%)
11 (65%)
Submission
0 (0%)
4 (24%)
Decision
1 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Paddy Rutledge70%
Leandro Issa 30%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Paddy Rutledge a 70% favorite over Leandro Issa in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Leandro Issa's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1552 vs 1546), separated by just 6 points.

Leandro Issa enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Leandro Issa finishes 76% of wins inside the distance, Paddy Rutledge 67%.

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