Combat Edge Intelligence

Mizuto Hirota vs Ross Pearson

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

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Ross Pearson

“The Real Deal”

20-17-0LightweightMTK

1573Solid

Tale of the tape

18-11-2Record20-17-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'7"Height5'8"
67,5"Reach69,0"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
CaveTeamCentral Coast MMA

What's at stake

Mizuto Hirota is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Ross Pearson carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Mizuto HirotaNow 1622
If they win+10→ 1632
If they lose-14→ 1608
Ross PearsonNow 1573
If they win+14→ 1587
If they lose-10→ 1563

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 Elo1663 · 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
3.68
41%
Strike accuracy
40%
3.50
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.09
55%
Strike defense
62%
1.36
Takedown avg.
0.74
50%
Takedown accuracy
36%
59%
Takedown defense
75%
0.12
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Mizuto HirotaRoss Pearson
16001650201720182019

Win method breakdown

10 (56%)
KO/TKO
7 (35%)
0 (0%)
Submission
5 (25%)
8 (44%)
Decision
8 (40%)

Combat Edge model read

Ross Pearson66%
Mizuto Hirota 34%Elo baseline: 43%

The Combat Edge model makes Ross Pearson a 66% favorite over Mizuto Hirota in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Mizuto Hirota's way (43%).

Mizuto Hirota holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1622 to 1573, a 49-point edge.

Mizuto Hirota enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Ross Pearson enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Mizuto Hirota finishes 56% of wins inside the distance, Ross Pearson 60%.

Ross Pearson 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.