Rani Yahya vs Ricky Simón
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
28-12-1Record22-8-1
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'6"
67"Reach69"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Constrictor TeamTeamAmerican Top Team Portland· 1662 avg Elo · 3 rated
What's at stake
Ricky Simón is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Rani Yahya carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+13→ 1703
If they lose-11→ 1679
If they win+11→ 1732
If they lose-13→ 1708
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.
1657 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1719 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Rani YahyaRicky Simón
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Ricky Simón77%
Rani Yahya 23%Elo baseline: 54%
The Combat Edge model makes Ricky Simón a 77% favorite over Rani Yahya in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (54%).
Ricky Simón holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1721 to 1690, a 31-point edge.
Rani Yahya enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Rani Yahya finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Ricky Simón 50%.
Rani Yahya and Ricky Simón share 1 common opponent: Montel Jackson.
Ricky Simón 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.