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Combat Edge Intelligence

Manuel Rodriguez vs Ricardo Romero

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

11-5-0Record11-10-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height6'1"
TBDReach-
185 lbsWeight170 lbs
TP Fight TeamTeamMakiavelo Team

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.

Manuel RodriguezNow 1488
If they win+24→ 1512
If they lose-24→ 1464
Ricardo RomeroNow 1493
If they win+16→ 1509
If they lose-16→ 1477

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.

1498 · 9 fightsPre-fight Elo1503 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

0.81
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
33%
Strike accuracy
Not available
3.23
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
38%
Strike defense
Not available
9.09
Takedown avg.
Not available
75%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
0%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Manuel RodriguezRicardo Romero
1500155020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

2 (18%)
KO/TKO
7 (64%)
7 (64%)
Submission
1 (9%)
2 (18%)
Decision
3 (27%)

Combat Edge model read

Ricardo Romero60%
Manuel Rodriguez 40%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Ricardo Romero a 60% favorite over Manuel Rodriguez in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1488 vs 1493), separated by just 5 points.

Ricardo Romero enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Manuel Rodriguez finishes 82% of wins inside the distance, Ricardo Romero 73%.

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