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Combat Edge Intelligence

Mike Pyle vs Rory MacDonald

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

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“Quicksand”

27-14-1WelterweightUFC

1674Good

Tale of the tape

27-14-1Record23-10-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'0"
74,0"Reach76.00
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Syndicate MMATeamTristar Gym

What's at stake

Rory MacDonald is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Mike Pyle carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Mike PyleNow 1674
If they win+14→ 1688
If they lose-10→ 1664
Rory MacDonaldNow 1725
If they win+10→ 1735
If they lose-14→ 1711

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 Elo1729 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.74
Sig. strikes / min
3.75
46%
Strike accuracy
42%
2.84
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.80
61%
Strike defense
62%
1.80
Takedown avg.
1.77
36%
Takedown accuracy
48%
70%
Takedown defense
89%
1.54
Submission avg.
0.42

Trajectory

Mike PyleRory MacDonald
170017502016201720182019202020212022

Win method breakdown

7 (26%)
KO/TKO
7 (30%)
16 (59%)
Submission
9 (39%)
4 (15%)
Decision
7 (30%)

Combat Edge model read

Rory MacDonald75%
Mike Pyle 25%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Rory MacDonald a 75% favorite over Mike Pyle in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Rory MacDonald holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1725 to 1674, a 51-point edge.

Mike Pyle enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Rory MacDonald enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Mike Pyle finishes 85% of wins inside the distance, Rory MacDonald 70%.

Rory MacDonald 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.