Combat Edge Intelligence

Paul Craig vs Rodolfo Bellato

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

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Paul Craig

Paul Craig

“Bearjew”

17-10-1MiddleweightUFC

1662Good

Tale of the tape

17-10-1Record13-3-1
MiddleweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'4"Height6'3"
76"Reach77"
185 lbsWeight205 lbs
Scottish Hit SquadTeamKnockout Squad

What's at stake

Rodolfo Bellato is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Paul Craig carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Paul CraigNow 1662
If they win+13→ 1675
If they lose-11→ 1651
Rodolfo BellatoNow 1678
If they win+15→ 1693
If they lose-17→ 1661

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.

1714 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1600 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.54
Sig. strikes / min
5.37
45%
Strike accuracy
60%
3
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.86
44%
Strike defense
47%
1.47
Takedown avg.
1.38
19%
Takedown accuracy
35%
35%
Takedown defense
94%
1.38
Submission avg.
0.23

Trajectory

Paul CraigRodolfo Bellato
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Win method breakdown

4 (24%)
KO/TKO
8 (62%)
13 (76%)
Submission
4 (31%)
0 (0%)
Decision
1 (8%)

Combat Edge model read

Rodolfo Bellato70%
Paul Craig 30%Elo baseline: 52%

The Combat Edge model makes Rodolfo Bellato a 70% favorite over Paul Craig in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).

Rodolfo Bellato holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1678 to 1662, a 16-point edge.

Paul Craig enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Paul Craig finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Rodolfo Bellato 92%.

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