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Combat Edge Intelligence

Anas Nfaou vs Justin James

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

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Anas Nfaou
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Anas Nfaou

“The Moroccan Brown Wolf”

3-2-0LightweightCWFC

1521Average
Justin James
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Justin James

“Pretty Boy”

13-7-0LightweightKOTC

1520Average

Tale of the tape

3-2-0Record13-7-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
6'2"Height5'10"
-ReachTBD
155 lbsWeight155 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.

Anas NfaouNow 1521
If they win+24→ 1545
If they lose-24→ 1497
Justin JamesNow 1520
If they win+24→ 1544
If they lose-24→ 1496

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.

1502 · 5 fightsPre-fight Elo1568 · 7 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
1.34
Not available
Strike accuracy
36%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.68
Not available
Strike defense
50%
Not available
Takedown avg.
0
Not available
Takedown accuracy
Not available
Not available
Takedown defense
50%
Not available
Submission avg.
1.55

Trajectory

Anas NfaouJustin James
1500155020072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (100%)
KO/TKO
5 (38%)
0 (0%)
Submission
7 (54%)
0 (0%)
Decision
1 (8%)

Combat Edge model read

Justin James51%
Anas Nfaou 49%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Justin James a 51% favorite over Anas Nfaou in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Anas Nfaou's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1521 vs 1520), separated by just 1 points.

Anas Nfaou finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Justin James 92%.

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