Combat Edge Intelligence

Brian Ebersole vs John Howard

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

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“Doomsday”

29-19-1WelterweightXMMA

1607Solid

Tale of the tape

51-18-1Record29-19-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height5'7"
TBDReach40,0"
170 lbsWeight171 lbs
Tiger Muay ThaiTeamWai Kru MMA

What's at stake

Brian Ebersole is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — John Howard carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Brian EbersoleNow 1683
If they win+9→ 1692
If they lose-15→ 1668
John HowardNow 1607
If they win+15→ 1622
If they lose-9→ 1598

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.

1644 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1601 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.32
Sig. strikes / min
2.15
50%
Strike accuracy
51%
2.14
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.08
56%
Strike defense
51%
1.70
Takedown avg.
2.70
23%
Takedown accuracy
49%
62%
Takedown defense
54%
0.13
Submission avg.
0.44

Trajectory

Brian EbersoleJohn Howard
160016501700201420152016201720182019202020212022

Win method breakdown

17 (33%)
KO/TKO
10 (34%)
17 (33%)
Submission
7 (24%)
17 (33%)
Decision
12 (41%)

Combat Edge model read

Brian Ebersole60%
John Howard 40%Elo baseline: 61%

The Combat Edge model makes Brian Ebersole a 60% favorite over John Howard in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (61%).

Brian Ebersole holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1683 to 1607, a 76-point edge.

Brian Ebersole enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

John Howard enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Brian Ebersole finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, John Howard 59%.

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