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Combat Edge Intelligence

Paul Elliott vs Ricco Rodriguez

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

8-3-0Record54-27-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'1"Height6'4"
76.4"ReachTBD
246 lbsWeight225 lbs
TFT MMATeamAmerican Fight Club

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.

Paul ElliottNow 1594
If they win+16→ 1610
If they lose-16→ 1578
Ricco RodriguezNow 1594
If they win+12→ 1606
If they lose-12→ 1582

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.

1528 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1609 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
1.85
Not available
Strike accuracy
51%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.15
Not available
Strike defense
61%
Not available
Takedown avg.
2.30
Not available
Takedown accuracy
39%
Not available
Takedown defense
41%
Not available
Submission avg.
0.97

Trajectory

Paul ElliottRicco Rodriguez
155016002017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (100%)
KO/TKO
17 (31%)
0 (0%)
Submission
25 (46%)
0 (0%)
Decision
12 (22%)

Combat Edge model read

Paul Elliott62%
Ricco Rodriguez 38%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Paul Elliott a 62% favorite over Ricco Rodriguez in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1594 vs 1594), separated by just 0 points.

Ricco Rodriguez enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Paul Elliott finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Ricco Rodriguez 78%.

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