Combat Edge Intelligence

Edson Machavane vs Moktar Benkaci

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

7-2-0Record25-11-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'9"Height5'6"
-Reach68"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Creonte BJJ GymTeamTeam Thai Boxing Istres

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.

Edson MachavaneNow 1595
If they win+24→ 1619
If they lose-24→ 1571
Moktar BenkaciNow 1593
If they win+12→ 1605
If they lose-12→ 1581

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.

1516 · 9 fightsPre-fight Elo1521 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Edson MachavaneMoktar Benkaci
155016001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

2 (29%)
KO/TKO
13 (52%)
3 (43%)
Submission
8 (32%)
2 (29%)
Decision
4 (16%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Edson Machavane and Moktar Benkaci within a point of even.

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1595 vs 1593), separated by just 2 points.

Edson Machavane enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Moktar Benkaci enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Edson Machavane finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, Moktar Benkaci 84%.

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