Combat Edge Intelligence

Ben Nguyen vs Jose Johnson

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

16-9-0Record16-10-0
FlyweightDivisionFlyweight
5'5"Height6'0"
65,0"Reach71"
125 lbsWeight125 lbs
Integrated MMATeamTwin Wolves MMA

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.

Ben NguyenNow 1612
If they win+12→ 1624
If they lose-12→ 1600
Jose JohnsonNow 1608
If they win+12→ 1620
If they lose-12→ 1596

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.

1641 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1616 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.51
Sig. strikes / min
2.22
40%
Strike accuracy
58%
3.01
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.64
59%
Strike defense
53%
0.25
Takedown avg.
0.71
33%
Takedown accuracy
60%
63%
Takedown defense
39%
1
Submission avg.
0.71

Trajectory

Ben NguyenJose Johnson
16001650201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

8 (50%)
KO/TKO
8 (50%)
5 (31%)
Submission
3 (19%)
3 (19%)
Decision
5 (31%)

Combat Edge model read

Jose Johnson54%
Ben Nguyen 46%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Jose Johnson a 54% favorite over Ben Nguyen in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Ben Nguyen's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1612 vs 1608), separated by just 4 points.

Ben Nguyen enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Jose Johnson enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Ben Nguyen finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Jose Johnson 69%.

Jose Johnson carries a 6-inch reach advantage.

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