Combat Edge Intelligence

Marcus Davis vs Nate Diaz

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Marcus Davis

“The Irish Hand Grenade”

23-11-0WelterweightPFC

1655Good

Tale of the tape

23-11-0Record21-14-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'8"Height6'0"
TBDReach76"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Team IrishTeamCesar Gracie Fight Team

What's at stake

Nate Diaz is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Marcus Davis carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Marcus DavisNow 1655
If they win+13→ 1668
If they lose-11→ 1644
Nate DiazNow 1674
If they win+11→ 1685
If they lose-13→ 1661

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 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1728 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.72
Sig. strikes / min
4.57
40%
Strike accuracy
45%
2.79
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.77
66%
Strike defense
53%
1.60
Takedown avg.
1.05
48%
Takedown accuracy
31%
48%
Takedown defense
42%
1.37
Submission avg.
1.29

Win method breakdown

6 (26%)
KO/TKO
5 (24%)
10 (43%)
Submission
12 (57%)
7 (30%)
Decision
4 (19%)

Combat Edge model read

Nate Diaz70%
Marcus Davis 30%Elo baseline: 53%

The Combat Edge model makes Nate Diaz a 70% favorite over Marcus Davis in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (53%).

Nate Diaz holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1674 to 1655, a 19-point edge.

Marcus Davis finishes 70% of wins inside the distance, Nate Diaz 81%.

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