Adam Cullen vs John Makdessi
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
12-3-0Record18-9-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height5'8"
-Reach68"
156 lbsWeight155 lbs
Next Generation MMA LiverpoolTeamTristar 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.
If they win+16→ 1661
If they lose-16→ 1629
If they win+16→ 1662
If they lose-16→ 1630
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.
1510 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1646 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Adam CullenJohn Makdessi
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
John Makdessi54%
Adam Cullen 46%Elo baseline: 50%
The Combat Edge model makes John Makdessi a 54% favorite over Adam Cullen in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).
Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1645 vs 1646), separated by just 1 points.
Adam Cullen enters on a 3-fight win streak.
John Makdessi enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Adam Cullen finishes 83% of wins inside the distance, John Makdessi 50%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.