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Combat Edge Intelligence

Jackson McVey vs Robert Valentin

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

8-2-0Record12-6-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'4"Height6'2"
77"Reach 77"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
St. Charles MMATeamFight Move Academy· 1617 avg Elo · 3 rated

What's at stake

Jackson McVey is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Robert Valentin carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jackson McVeyNow 1652
If they win+14→ 1666
If they lose-18→ 1634
Robert ValentinNow 1609
If they win+18→ 1627
If they lose-14→ 1595

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.

1554 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1552 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

6.51
Sig. strikes / min
1.30
69%
Strike accuracy
56%
3.37
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.72
24%
Strike defense
33%
0
Takedown avg.
0.59
0%
Takedown accuracy
50%
0%
Takedown defense
55%
1.20
Submission avg.
1.78

Trajectory

Jackson McVeyRobert Valentin
155016001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (50%)
KO/TKO
3 (25%)
4 (50%)
Submission
8 (67%)
0 (0%)
Decision
1 (8%)

Combat Edge model read

Jackson McVey53%
Robert Valentin 47%Elo baseline: 56%

The Combat Edge model makes Jackson McVey a 53% favorite over Robert Valentin in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).

Jackson McVey holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1652 to 1609, a 43-point edge.

Jackson McVey enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Robert Valentin enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Jackson McVey finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Robert Valentin 92%.

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