Combat Edge Intelligence

Efrain Escudero vs Jacob Volkmann

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

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“Christmas”

19-7-0WelterweightThe Academy MN

1630Solid

Tale of the tape

32-17-0Record19-7-0
LightweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height5'9"
70,0"ReachTBD
155 lbsWeight170 lbs
MMA LabTeamMinnesota Martial Arts Academy

What's at stake

Jacob Volkmann is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Efrain Escudero carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Efrain EscuderoNow 1604
If they win+13→ 1617
If they lose-11→ 1593
Jacob VolkmannNow 1630
If they win+11→ 1641
If they lose-13→ 1617

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.

1544 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1624 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.92
Sig. strikes / min
1.19
45%
Strike accuracy
34%
2.30
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.78
63%
Strike defense
53%
1.31
Takedown avg.
3.19
41%
Takedown accuracy
49%
67%
Takedown defense
53%
0.81
Submission avg.
1.99

Trajectory

Efrain EscuderoJacob Volkmann
160016502014201520162017201820192020202120222023

Win method breakdown

2 (6%)
KO/TKO
3 (16%)
16 (50%)
Submission
6 (32%)
14 (44%)
Decision
10 (53%)

Combat Edge model read

Jacob Volkmann56%
Efrain Escudero 44%Elo baseline: 54%

The Combat Edge model makes Jacob Volkmann a 56% favorite over Efrain Escudero in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (54%).

Jacob Volkmann holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1630 to 1604, a 26-point edge.

Efrain Escudero finishes 56% of wins inside the distance, Jacob Volkmann 47%.

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