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Combat Edge Intelligence

Derek Brunson vs Jason Jackson

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Jason Jackson
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Jason Jackson

“The Ass-Kicking Machine”

20-6-0MiddleweightMVP

1756Great

Tale of the tape

24-9-0Record20-6-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height6'1"
77,0"Reach79"
186 lbsWeight182 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamKill Cliff FC

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.

Derek BrunsonNow 1756
If they win+12→ 1768
If they lose-12→ 1744
Jason JacksonNow 1756
If they win+12→ 1768
If they lose-12→ 1744

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.

1745 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1713 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

3.51
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
47%
Strike accuracy
Not available
3.05
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
51%
Strike defense
Not available
3.14
Takedown avg.
Not available
33%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
86%
Takedown defense
Not available
0.61
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Derek BrunsonJason Jackson
175020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

12 (50%)
KO/TKO
7 (35%)
4 (17%)
Submission
4 (20%)
8 (33%)
Decision
9 (45%)

Combat Edge model read

Jason Jackson62%
Derek Brunson 38%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Jason Jackson a 62% favorite over Derek Brunson in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Derek Brunson's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1756 vs 1756), separated by just 0 points.

Derek Brunson finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Jason Jackson 55%.

Derek Brunson and Jason Jackson share 1 common opponent: Ray Cooper III.

Jason Jackson carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision (Unanimous) · 2023
Ray Cooper III
WinTKO (Leg Kick and Punches) · 2024