Combat Edge Intelligence

Anthony Njokuani 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

18-15-0Record18-9-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height5'8"
TBDReach68"
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
Janjira Muay ThaiTeamTristar Gym

What's at stake

John Makdessi is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Anthony Njokuani carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Anthony NjokuaniNow 1528
If they win+16→ 1544
If they lose-8→ 1520
John MakdessiNow 1646
If they win+11→ 1657
If they lose-21→ 1625

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.

1590 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1647 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.94
Sig. strikes / min
5.52
46%
Strike accuracy
50%
2.41
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.15
65%
Strike defense
68%
0.50
Takedown avg.
0
45%
Takedown accuracy
0%
53%
Takedown defense
86%
0.20
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Anthony NjokuaniJohn Makdessi
15501600165020222023

Win method breakdown

10 (56%)
KO/TKO
9 (50%)
0 (0%)
Submission
0 (0%)
8 (44%)
Decision
9 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

John Makdessi75%
Anthony Njokuani 25%Elo baseline: 66%

The Combat Edge model makes John Makdessi a 75% favorite over Anthony Njokuani in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (66%).

John Makdessi holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1646 to 1528, a 118-point edge.

Anthony Njokuani enters on a 6-fight loss streak.

John Makdessi enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Anthony Njokuani finishes 56% 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.