Combat Edge Intelligence

Dennis Buzukja vs Joshua Weems

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

12-7-0Record17-9-0
FeatherweightDivisionLightweight
5'11"Height5'8"
70"Reach69"
155 lbsWeight154 lbs
Longo and Weidman MMATeamBlack Sails MMA

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.

Dennis BuzukjaNow 1600
If they win+16→ 1616
If they lose-16→ 1584
Joshua WeemsNow 1600
If they win+16→ 1616
If they lose-16→ 1584

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.

1599 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1572 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.21
Sig. strikes / min
5.25
43%
Strike accuracy
65%
4.79
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.34
49%
Strike defense
61%
0.62
Takedown avg.
4.77
27%
Takedown accuracy
40%
75%
Takedown defense
100%
0.21
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Dennis BuzukjaJoshua Weems
16001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (42%)
KO/TKO
2 (12%)
1 (8%)
Submission
9 (53%)
6 (50%)
Decision
6 (35%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Dennis Buzukja and Joshua Weems within a point of even.

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1600 vs 1600), separated by just 0 points.

Dennis Buzukja enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Dennis Buzukja finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Joshua Weems 65%.

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