Combat Edge Intelligence

Mike Pyle 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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27-14-1WelterweightUFC

1674Good

Tale of the tape

27-14-1Record21-14-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'0"
74,0"Reach76"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Syndicate MMATeamCesar Gracie Fight 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.

Mike PyleNow 1674
If they win+12→ 1686
If they lose-12→ 1662
Nate DiazNow 1674
If they win+12→ 1686
If they lose-12→ 1662

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.

1668 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1728 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.74
Sig. strikes / min
4.57
46%
Strike accuracy
45%
2.84
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.77
61%
Strike defense
53%
1.80
Takedown avg.
1.05
36%
Takedown accuracy
31%
70%
Takedown defense
42%
1.54
Submission avg.
1.29

Trajectory

Mike PyleNate Diaz
170020162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (26%)
KO/TKO
5 (24%)
16 (59%)
Submission
12 (57%)
4 (15%)
Decision
4 (19%)

Combat Edge model read

Nate Diaz70%
Mike Pyle 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Nate Diaz a 70% favorite over Mike Pyle in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Mike Pyle's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1674 vs 1674), separated by just 0 points.

Mike Pyle enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Mike Pyle finishes 85% of wins inside the distance, Nate Diaz 81%.

Nate Diaz carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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