Combat Edge Intelligence

Ben Johnston vs Wes Schultz

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

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Wes Schultz

“Party Time”

9-4-0MiddleweightUFC

1603Solid

Tale of the tape

5-2-0Record9-4-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'4"Height6'2"
75"Reach77"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs

What's at stake

Wes Schultz is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Ben Johnston carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Ben JohnstonNow 1569
If they win+26→ 1595
If they lose-22→ 1547
Wes SchultzNow 1603
If they win+14→ 1617
If they lose-18→ 1585

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.

1508 · 7 fightsPre-fight Elo1552 · 10 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
2.91
Not available
Strike accuracy
47%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.11
Not available
Strike defense
43%
Not available
Takedown avg.
2.39
Not available
Takedown accuracy
0%
Not available
Takedown defense
0%
Not available
Submission avg.
3.59

Trajectory

Ben JohnstonWes Schultz
15501600202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (20%)
KO/TKO
2 (22%)
4 (80%)
Submission
6 (67%)
0 (0%)
Decision
1 (11%)

Combat Edge model read

Wes Schultz60%
Ben Johnston 40%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Wes Schultz a 60% favorite over Ben Johnston in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Wes Schultz holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1603 to 1569, a 34-point edge.

Ben Johnston finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Wes Schultz 89%.

Wes Schultz 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.