Middleweight · Prelims · UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev
FINAL: Gregory Rodrigues by U-DEC
Roman Kopylov
Age 34 · Elo 1548
LWLWW
119 days since last fight
vs
Gregory Rodrigues
Age 33 · Elo 1626
WLWWW
140 days since last fight
Who wins, by source
Roman KopylovGregory Rodrigues
Each row splits one source's view of the fight. The dashed line is even odds. Where the models sit further from the market, they are claiming an edge.
Tale of the tape
Roman KopylovGregory Rodrigues
Career UFC averages. Bars are scaled within each row, so compare left against right, not row against row. The stronger side is highlighted, and for strikes absorbed the lower number is the better one.
How it ends
KO/TKOSubmissionDecision
Each model's split across the ways this fight can finish, out of 100.
The analysis
Claude
Gregory Rodrigues by Decision, 65% confidence
Rodrigues' superior striking volume (5.52 vs 4.74 SLPM), better accuracy (56% vs 50%), and positive striking differential (+0.83 vs -0.34) give him clear advantages in the standup. His 100% takedown defense will nullify Kopylov's wrestling attempts. Rodrigues is on a 4-fight win streak showing excellent form, while Kopylov's recent submission loss to Fluffy Hernandez exposed grappling vulnerabilities. The 3-inch height advantage for Rodrigues adds another dimension.
GPT
Gregory Rodrigues by KO/TKO, 70% confidence
Rodrigues holds a statistical edge in striking accuracy, volume, and striking differential, while also boasting superior grappling metrics and an impeccable takedown defense. Kopylov is hittable and has a negative strike differential, making him vulnerable to Rodrigues's power and output. Given Rodrigues's ability to mix in takedowns and control exchanges, he is likely to find a finish if the fight becomes a firefight.