Combat Edge Intelligence

Clay Guida vs Michael Johnson

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

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Clay Guida

“The Carpenter”

38-25-0LightweightUFC

1599Solid

Tale of the tape

38-25-0Record24-20-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'7"Height5'10"
70"Reach73"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Team Alpha MaleTeamKill Cliff FC

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.

Clay GuidaNow 1599
If they win+12→ 1611
If they lose-12→ 1587
Michael JohnsonNow 1613
If they win+12→ 1625
If they lose-12→ 1601

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.

1672 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1666 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.63
Sig. strikes / min
4.28
34%
Strike accuracy
40%
3
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.79
61%
Strike defense
59%
3.10
Takedown avg.
0.58
22%
Takedown accuracy
39%
66%
Takedown defense
81%
0.61
Submission avg.
0.04

Trajectory

Clay GuidaMichael Johnson
160016502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (19%)
KO/TKO
10 (42%)
14 (38%)
Submission
2 (8%)
16 (43%)
Decision
12 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Michael Johnson70%
Clay Guida 30%Elo baseline: 52%

The Combat Edge model makes Michael Johnson a 70% favorite over Clay Guida in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1599 vs 1613), separated by just 14 points.

Clay Guida enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Clay Guida finishes 57% of wins inside the distance, Michael Johnson 50%.

Michael Johnson carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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