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Combat Edge Intelligence

Mizuto Hirota vs Rodrigo Vargas

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

18-11-2Record16-6-0
LightweightDivisionWelterweight
5'7"Height5'7"
67,5"Reach71"
155 lbsWeight160 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.

Mizuto HirotaNow 1622
If they win+12→ 1634
If they lose-12→ 1610
Rodrigo VargasNow 1622
If they win+16→ 1638
If they lose-16→ 1606

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.

1599 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1593 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

3.36
Sig. strikes / min
3.65
41%
Strike accuracy
54%
3.50
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.77
55%
Strike defense
58%
1.36
Takedown avg.
0.40
50%
Takedown accuracy
25%
59%
Takedown defense
30%
0.12
Submission avg.
0.40

Trajectory

Mizuto HirotaRodrigo Vargas
15501600165020172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

10 (56%)
KO/TKO
7 (44%)
0 (0%)
Submission
7 (44%)
8 (44%)
Decision
2 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Mizuto Hirota63%
Rodrigo Vargas 37%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Mizuto Hirota a 63% favorite over Rodrigo Vargas in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1622 vs 1622), separated by just 0 points.

Mizuto Hirota enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Rodrigo Vargas enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Mizuto Hirota finishes 56% of wins inside the distance, Rodrigo Vargas 88%.

Rodrigo Vargas carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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