Combat Edge Intelligence

Alex Bigander vs James Vake

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

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James Vake

“King”

7-3-0WelterweightPFL

1558Solid

Tale of the tape

4-1-0Record7-3-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'11"
72"Reach74"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Checkmat ManilaTeamCity Kickboxing

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.

Alex BiganderNow 1556
If they win+24→ 1580
If they lose-24→ 1532
James VakeNow 1558
If they win+24→ 1582
If they lose-24→ 1534

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.

1483 · 5 fightsPre-fight Elo1521 · 9 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

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Sig. strikes / min
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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Alex BiganderJames Vake
15501600202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (75%)
KO/TKO
4 (57%)
0 (0%)
Submission
1 (14%)
1 (25%)
Decision
2 (29%)

Combat Edge model read

Alex Bigander56%
James Vake 44%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Alex Bigander a 56% favorite over James Vake in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans James Vake's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1556 vs 1558), separated by just 2 points.

James Vake enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Alex Bigander finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, James Vake 71%.

James Vake carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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