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Combat Edge Intelligence

Mike Pierce vs Ryan LaFlare

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

17-7-0Record14-3-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'8"Height6'1"
TBDReach42,5"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs

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.

Mike PierceNow 1715
If they win+12→ 1727
If they lose-12→ 1703
Ryan LaFlareNow 1721
If they win+16→ 1737
If they lose-16→ 1705

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.

1611 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1667 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.62
Sig. strikes / min
2.89
42%
Strike accuracy
40%
2.36
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.86
62%
Strike defense
63%
3.08
Takedown avg.
2.13
43%
Takedown accuracy
45%
71%
Takedown defense
59%
0.25
Submission avg.
0.20

Trajectory

Mike PierceRyan LaFlare
17001750201320142015201620172018

Win method breakdown

8 (47%)
KO/TKO
4 (29%)
1 (6%)
Submission
3 (21%)
8 (47%)
Decision
7 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Ryan LaFlare60%
Mike Pierce 40%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Ryan LaFlare a 60% favorite over Mike Pierce in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1715 vs 1721), separated by just 6 points.

Mike Pierce enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Mike Pierce finishes 53% of wins inside the distance, Ryan LaFlare 50%.

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