Combat Edge Intelligence

Damian Janikowski vs James Gabert

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

11-9-0Record6-4-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"HeightTBD
70"ReachTBD
185 lbsWeight178 lbs
NemesisTeamSerra-Longo Fight Team

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.

Damian JanikowskiNow 1521
If they win+15→ 1536
If they lose-17→ 1504
James GabertNow 1508
If they win+17→ 1525
If they lose-15→ 1493

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.

1538 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1502 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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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

Damian JanikowskiJames Gabert
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Win method breakdown

5 (45%)
KO/TKO
1 (17%)
2 (18%)
Submission
2 (33%)
4 (36%)
Decision
3 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Damian Janikowski60%
James Gabert 40%Elo baseline: 52%

The Combat Edge model makes Damian Janikowski a 60% favorite over James Gabert in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1521 vs 1508), separated by just 13 points.

James Gabert enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Damian Janikowski finishes 64% of wins inside the distance, James Gabert 50%.

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