Combat Edge Intelligence

Damian Janikowski vs Paul Herrera

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

11-9-0Record1-1-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height5'10"
70"ReachTBD
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
NemesisTeamEmpire Training Center

What's at stake

Damian Janikowski is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Paul Herrera carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Damian JanikowskiNow 1521
If they win+15→ 1536
If they lose-17→ 1504
Paul HerreraNow 1498
If they win+26→ 1524
If they lose-22→ 1476

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 Elo1513 · 2 fights

Tracked stat edges

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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 JanikowskiPaul Herrera
15001550200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (45%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
2 (18%)
Submission
0 (0%)
4 (36%)
Decision
1 (100%)

Combat Edge model read

Damian Janikowski59%
Paul Herrera 41%Elo baseline: 53%

The Combat Edge model makes Damian Janikowski a 59% favorite over Paul Herrera in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (53%).

Damian Janikowski holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1521 to 1498, a 23-point edge.

Damian Janikowski finishes 64% of wins inside the distance.

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