Combat Edge Intelligence

Adam Masaev vs James Krause

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

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James Krause

“The James Krause”

28-8-0WelterweightUFC

1713Good

Tale of the tape

12-0-0Record28-8-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'1"Height6'2"
-Reach73,5"
162 lbsWeight170 lbs

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.

Adam MasaevNow 1714
If they win+16→ 1730
If they lose-16→ 1698
James KrauseNow 1713
If they win+12→ 1725
If they lose-12→ 1701

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.

1506 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1668 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
4.79
TBD
Strike accuracy
50%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.11
TBD
Strike defense
62%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0.96
TBD
Takedown accuracy
18%
TBD
Takedown defense
60%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.87

Trajectory

Adam MasaevJames Krause
170020192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

2 (17%)
KO/TKO
8 (29%)
9 (75%)
Submission
14 (50%)
1 (8%)
Decision
6 (21%)

Combat Edge model read

Adam Masaev70%
James Krause 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Adam Masaev a 70% favorite over James Krause in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1714 vs 1713), separated by just 1 points.

Adam Masaev enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Adam Masaev finishes 92% of wins inside the distance, James Krause 79%.

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