Combat Edge Intelligence

Drew Fickett vs James Vake

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

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Drew Fickett
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Drew Fickett

“Night Rider”

43-22-0LightweightSFP

1557Solid
James Vake
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James Vake

“King”

7-3-0WelterweightPFL

1558Solid

Tale of the tape

43-22-0Record7-3-0
LightweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height5'11"
TBDReach74"
151 lbsWeight170 lbs
Team ScrubTeamCity Kickboxing

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.

Drew FickettNow 1557
If they win+12→ 1569
If they lose-12→ 1545
James VakeNow 1558
If they win+24→ 1582
If they lose-24→ 1534

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.

1588 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1521 · 9 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.45
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
42%
Strike accuracy
TBD
2.50
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
57%
Strike defense
TBD
1.42
Takedown avg.
TBD
38%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
31%
Takedown defense
TBD
1.90
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Drew FickettJames Vake
15501600202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (9%)
KO/TKO
4 (57%)
31 (72%)
Submission
1 (14%)
8 (19%)
Decision
2 (29%)

Combat Edge model read

James Vake71%
Drew Fickett 29%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes James Vake a 71% favorite over Drew Fickett in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1557 vs 1558), separated by just 1 points.

Drew Fickett enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

James Vake enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Drew Fickett finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, James Vake 71%.

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