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Combat Edge Intelligence

Aaron McKenzie vs Damon Jackson

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

12-2-1Record23-8-1
LightweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'11"Height5'11"
73.5"Reach 71"
155 lbsWeight145 lbs
BattleGrounds MMATeamFortis MMA

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.

Aaron McKenzieNow 1664
If they win+16→ 1680
If they lose-16→ 1648
Damon JacksonNow 1664
If they win+12→ 1676
If they lose-12→ 1652

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.

1518 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1674 · 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
2.96
Not available
Strike accuracy
43%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.47
Not available
Strike defense
49%
Not available
Takedown avg.
2.30
Not available
Takedown accuracy
33%
Not available
Takedown defense
38%
Not available
Submission avg.
1.20

Trajectory

Aaron McKenzieDamon Jackson
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Win method breakdown

5 (42%)
KO/TKO
4 (17%)
4 (33%)
Submission
15 (65%)
3 (25%)
Decision
4 (17%)

Combat Edge model read

Damon Jackson73%
Aaron McKenzie 27%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Damon Jackson a 73% favorite over Aaron McKenzie in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Aaron McKenzie's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1664 vs 1664), separated by just 0 points.

Aaron McKenzie enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Damon Jackson enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Aaron McKenzie finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Damon Jackson 83%.

Aaron McKenzie carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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