Combat Edge Intelligence

Michael Chandler vs Rongzhu

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

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Rongzhu

27-6-0LightweightUFC

1734Good

Tale of the tape

23-11-0Record27-6-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'11"
71"Reach72"
156 lbsWeight156 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamEnbo Fight Club

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.

Michael ChandlerNow 1732
If they win+12→ 1744
If they lose-12→ 1720
RongzhuNow 1734
If they win+12→ 1746
If they lose-12→ 1722

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.

1772 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1606 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.04
Sig. strikes / min
6.02
50%
Strike accuracy
51%
4.52
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.44
43%
Strike defense
53%
1.96
Takedown avg.
1.35
41%
Takedown accuracy
63%
62%
Takedown defense
84%
0.56
Submission avg.
0.14

Trajectory

Michael ChandlerRongzhu
170017502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

11 (48%)
KO/TKO
15 (58%)
7 (30%)
Submission
6 (23%)
5 (22%)
Decision
5 (19%)

Combat Edge model read

Rongzhu57%
Michael Chandler 43%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Rongzhu a 57% favorite over Michael Chandler in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1732 vs 1734), separated by just 2 points.

Michael Chandler enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Rongzhu enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Michael Chandler finishes 78% of wins inside the distance, Rongzhu 81%.

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