Combat Edge Intelligence

Charlie Kohler vs James Vake

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

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James Vake

“King”

7-3-0WelterweightPFL

1558Solid

Tale of the tape

8-4-1Record7-3-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height5'11"
TBDReach74"
165 lbsWeight170 lbs
San Diego Fight ClubTeamCity Kickboxing

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.

Charlie KohlerNow 1561
If they win+16→ 1577
If they lose-16→ 1545
James VakeNow 1558
If they win+24→ 1582
If they lose-24→ 1534

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.

1519 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1521 · 9 fights

Tracked stat edges

0.81
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
33%
Strike accuracy
TBD
4.31
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
47%
Strike defense
TBD
0
Takedown avg.
TBD
0%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
0%
Takedown defense
TBD
4.04
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Charlie KohlerJames Vake
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Win method breakdown

2 (25%)
KO/TKO
4 (57%)
5 (63%)
Submission
1 (14%)
1 (13%)
Decision
2 (29%)

Combat Edge model read

James Vake60%
Charlie Kohler 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes James Vake a 60% favorite over Charlie Kohler in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Charlie Kohler's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1561 vs 1558), separated by just 3 points.

James Vake enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Charlie Kohler finishes 88% of wins inside the distance, James Vake 71%.

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