Combat Edge Intelligence

Ozzy Diaz vs Phil Hawes

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

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Ozzy Diaz
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Ozzy Diaz

“Ozzy”

10-4-0MiddleweightUFC

1627Solid
Phil Hawes
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Phil Hawes

“No Hype”

12-6-0MiddleweightUFC

1623Solid

Tale of the tape

10-4-0Record12-6-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'4"Height5'11"
79"Reach77"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
California Mixed Martial Arts· 1678 avg Elo · 3 ratedTeamKill Cliff FC

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.

Ozzy DiazNow 1627
If they win+16→ 1643
If they lose-16→ 1611
Phil HawesNow 1623
If they win+16→ 1639
If they lose-16→ 1607

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.

1572 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1643 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.33
Sig. strikes / min
5.33
49%
Strike accuracy
59%
6.52
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.72
61%
Strike defense
56%
0
Takedown avg.
2.11
0%
Takedown accuracy
35%
50%
Takedown defense
91%
0
Submission avg.
0.23

Trajectory

Ozzy DiazPhil Hawes
165020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (70%)
KO/TKO
8 (67%)
2 (20%)
Submission
2 (17%)
1 (10%)
Decision
2 (17%)

Combat Edge model read

Ozzy Diaz66%
Phil Hawes 34%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Ozzy Diaz a 66% favorite over Phil Hawes in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1627 vs 1623), separated by just 4 points.

Phil Hawes enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Ozzy Diaz finishes 90% of wins inside the distance, Phil Hawes 83%.

Ozzy 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.