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Combat Edge Intelligence

Dennis Buzukja vs Marco Novák

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

12-7-0Record7-3-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'11"Height5'11"
70"Reach-
155 lbsWeight146 lbs

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 1602
If they win+16→ 1618
If they lose-16→ 1586
Marco NovákNow 1602
If they win+16→ 1618
If they lose-16→ 1586

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.

1602 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1536 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

4.21
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
43%
Strike accuracy
Not available
4.79
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
49%
Strike defense
Not available
0.62
Takedown avg.
Not available
27%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
75%
Takedown defense
Not available
0.21
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Dennis BuzukjaMarco Novák
155016001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (42%)
KO/TKO
2 (29%)
1 (8%)
Submission
2 (29%)
6 (50%)
Decision
3 (43%)

Combat Edge model read

Dennis Buzukja55%
Marco Novák 45%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Dennis Buzukja a 55% favorite over Marco Novák in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1602 vs 1602), separated by just 0 points.

Dennis Buzukja enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Dennis Buzukja finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Marco Novák 57%.

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