Combat Edge Intelligence

Rodrigo Vargas vs Taylor Callens

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

16-6-0Record6-0-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'7"Height5'10"
71"ReachTBD
160 lbsWeight155 lbs
Mexican Pride GymTeamTBD

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.

Rodrigo VargasNow 1625
If they win+16→ 1641
If they lose-16→ 1609
Taylor CallensNow 1624
If they win+24→ 1648
If they lose-24→ 1600

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.

1598 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1489 · 6 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.65
Sig. strikes / min
0
54%
Strike accuracy
TBD
1.77
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
58%
Strike defense
TBD
0.40
Takedown avg.
TBD
25%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
30%
Takedown defense
TBD
0.40
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Rodrigo VargasTaylor Callens
15501600201620172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

7 (44%)
KO/TKO
1 (17%)
7 (44%)
Submission
4 (67%)
2 (13%)
Decision
1 (17%)

Combat Edge model read

Taylor Callens70%
Rodrigo Vargas 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Taylor Callens a 70% favorite over Rodrigo Vargas in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Rodrigo Vargas's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1625 vs 1624), separated by just 1 points.

Rodrigo Vargas enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Taylor Callens enters on a 6-fight win streak.

Rodrigo Vargas finishes 88% of wins inside the distance, Taylor Callens 83%.

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