Combat Edge Intelligence

Dennis Hallman vs John Makdessi

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

53-20-2Record18-9-0
MiddleweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'8"
TBDReach68"
181 lbsWeight155 lbs
Victory AthleticsTeamTristar Gym

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 HallmanNow 1637
If they win+12→ 1649
If they lose-12→ 1625
John MakdessiNow 1646
If they win+16→ 1662
If they lose-16→ 1630

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.

1568 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1647 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.12
Sig. strikes / min
5.52
45%
Strike accuracy
50%
1.96
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.15
44%
Strike defense
68%
1.79
Takedown avg.
0
30%
Takedown accuracy
0%
25%
Takedown defense
86%
2.15
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Dennis HallmanJohn Makdessi
1650170017502014201520162017201820192020202120222023

Win method breakdown

5 (10%)
KO/TKO
9 (50%)
40 (77%)
Submission
0 (0%)
7 (13%)
Decision
9 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

John Makdessi68%
Dennis Hallman 32%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes John Makdessi a 68% favorite over Dennis Hallman in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1637 vs 1646), separated by just 9 points.

Dennis Hallman enters on a 7-fight loss streak.

John Makdessi enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Dennis Hallman finishes 87% of wins inside the distance, John Makdessi 50%.

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