Combat Edge Intelligence

Maurício Rua vs Tyson Pedro

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

27-14-1Record10-6-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'1"Height6'3"
76"Reach79"
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
Universidade da LutaTeamLions High Performance Centre

What's at stake

Maurício Rua is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Tyson Pedro carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Maurício RuaNow 1691
If they win+9→ 1700
If they lose-15→ 1676
Tyson PedroNow 1614
If they win+19→ 1633
If they lose-13→ 1601

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.

1682 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1629 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.57
Sig. strikes / min
2.90
51%
Strike accuracy
59%
2.79
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.39
54%
Strike defense
56%
2.01
Takedown avg.
0.76
49%
Takedown accuracy
15%
49%
Takedown defense
50%
0.71
Submission avg.
0.76

Trajectory

Maurício RuaTyson Pedro
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Win method breakdown

21 (78%)
KO/TKO
5 (50%)
1 (4%)
Submission
5 (50%)
5 (19%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Maurício Rua and Tyson Pedro within a point of even.

Maurício Rua holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1691 to 1614, a 77-point edge.

Maurício Rua enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Tyson Pedro enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Maurício Rua finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Tyson Pedro 100%.

Maurício Rua and Tyson Pedro share 1 common opponent: Ovince St. Preux.

Tyson Pedro carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossDecision (split) · 2022
Ovince St. Preux
LossSubmission (Straight Armlock) · 2018