Combat Edge Intelligence

Chris Leben vs Jason MacDonald

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

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Chris Leben

“The Crippler”

22-12-0MiddleweightUFC

1635Solid

Tale of the tape

22-12-0Record25-16-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height6'2"
TBDReachTBD
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Alliance MMATeamPure Fitness

What's at stake

Chris Leben is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Jason MacDonald carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Chris LebenNow 1635
If they win+10→ 1645
If they lose-14→ 1621
Jason MacDonaldNow 1587
If they win+14→ 1601
If they lose-10→ 1577

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.

1630 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1600 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.89
Sig. strikes / min
1.55
44%
Strike accuracy
53%
3.07
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.70
52%
Strike defense
47%
1.23
Takedown avg.
1.43
41%
Takedown accuracy
16%
54%
Takedown defense
35%
0.87
Submission avg.
1.97

Trajectory

Chris LebenJason MacDonald
1600165017002010201120122013

Win method breakdown

12 (55%)
KO/TKO
3 (12%)
5 (23%)
Submission
19 (76%)
5 (23%)
Decision
3 (12%)

Combat Edge model read

Chris Leben61%
Jason MacDonald 39%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Chris Leben a 61% favorite over Jason MacDonald in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Chris Leben holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1635 to 1587, a 48-point edge.

Chris Leben enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Jason MacDonald enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Chris Leben finishes 77% of wins inside the distance, Jason MacDonald 88%.

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