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Combat Edge Intelligence

Christian Echols vs Martin Kozák

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

8-5-0Record7-0-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'9"Height6'4"
66"Reach73"
190 lbsWeight185 lbs

What's at stake

Martin Kozák is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +18 while a loss costs more — Christian Echols carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Christian EcholsNow 1573
If they win+20→ 1593
If they lose-12→ 1561
Martin KozákNow 1663
If they win+18→ 1681
If they lose-30→ 1633

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 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1504 · 7 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

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Sig. strikes / min
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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Christian EcholsMartin Kozák
15501600165020252026

Win method breakdown

2 (25%)
KO/TKO
5 (71%)
6 (75%)
Submission
2 (29%)
0 (0%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Martin Kozák63%
Christian Echols 37%Elo baseline: 63%

The Combat Edge model makes Martin Kozák a 63% favorite over Christian Echols in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (63%).

Martin Kozák holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1663 to 1573, a 90-point edge.

Martin Kozák enters on a 7-fight win streak.

Christian Echols finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Martin Kozák 100%.

Martin Kozák carries a 7-inch reach advantage.

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