Combat Edge Intelligence

Islam Makhachev vs Jack Della Maddalena

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

28-1-0 Record 18-4-0
Lightweight Division Welterweight
5'10" Height 5'11"
70" Reach 73"
155 lbs Weight 170 lbs
Eagles MMA Team Scrappy MMA

What's at stake

Islam Makhachev is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +7 while a loss costs more — Jack Della Maddalena carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Islam MakhachevNow 1922
If they win+7→ 1929
If they lose-17→ 1905
Jack Della MaddalenaNow 1777
If they win+22→ 1799
If they lose-10→ 1767

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Tracked stat edges

2.45
Sig. strikes / min
0
58%
Strike accuracy
52%
1.45
Strikes absorbed / min Lower is better
4.53
62%
Strike defense
64%
3.10
Takedown avg.
0.16
56%
Takedown accuracy
11%
91%
Takedown defense
69%
0.98
Submission avg.
0.20

Trajectory

Islam Makhachev Jack Della Maddalena
1750 1800 1850 1900 2024 2025 2026

Win method breakdown

5 (18%)
KO/TKO
12 (67%)
13 (46%)
Submission
2 (11%)
10 (36%)
Decision
4 (22%)

Combat Edge model read

Islam Makhachev73%
Jack Della Maddalena27%Elo baseline: 70%

The Combat Edge model makes Islam Makhachev a 73% favorite over Jack Della Maddalena in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (70%).

Islam Makhachev holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1922 to 1777, a 145-point edge.

Islam Makhachev enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Jack Della Maddalena enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Islam Makhachev finishes 64% of wins inside the distance, Jack Della Maddalena 78%.

Jack Della Maddalena carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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