Combat Edge Intelligence

Roman Puga vs Tom Niinimaki

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

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Tom Niinimaki

“Stoneface”

22-8-1FeatherweightEuroFC

1626Solid

Tale of the tape

6-1-0Record22-8-1
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'8"Height5'9"
71"ReachTBD
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
MMAFCTeamFinnfighters' Gym

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.

Roman PugaNow 1625
If they win+24→ 1649
If they lose-24→ 1601
Tom NiinimakiNow 1626
If they win+12→ 1638
If they lose-12→ 1614

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.

1515 · 7 fightsPre-fight Elo1588 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
1.91
TBD
Strike accuracy
55%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.31
TBD
Strike defense
58%
TBD
Takedown avg.
2.97
TBD
Takedown accuracy
46%
TBD
Takedown defense
33%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.49

Trajectory

Roman PugaTom Niinimaki
1550160016502017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (67%)
KO/TKO
7 (32%)
1 (17%)
Submission
8 (36%)
1 (17%)
Decision
7 (32%)

Combat Edge model read

Roman Puga84%
Tom Niinimaki 16%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Roman Puga a 84% favorite over Tom Niinimaki in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Tom Niinimaki's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1625 vs 1626), separated by just 1 points.

Roman Puga enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Roman Puga finishes 83% of wins inside the distance, Tom Niinimaki 68%.

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