Combat Edge Intelligence

James Bochnovic vs Markus Perez

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

10-5-0Record14-7-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'4"Height6'2"
45,5"Reach73,0"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Rothwell MMATeamViscardi Andrade Team

What's at stake

Markus Perez is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — James Bochnovic carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

James BochnovicNow 1588
If they win+18→ 1606
If they lose-14→ 1574
Markus PerezNow 1633
If they win+14→ 1647
If they lose-18→ 1615

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.

1511 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1609 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

0.65
Sig. strikes / min
2.60
27%
Strike accuracy
47%
3.64
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.72
21%
Strike defense
53%
0
Takedown avg.
0.81
0%
Takedown accuracy
25%
0%
Takedown defense
77%
0
Submission avg.
1.01

Trajectory

James BochnovicMarkus Perez
16001650201820192020202120222023

Win method breakdown

1 (10%)
KO/TKO
3 (21%)
9 (90%)
Submission
8 (57%)
0 (0%)
Decision
3 (21%)

Combat Edge model read

Markus Perez70%
James Bochnovic 30%Elo baseline: 56%

The Combat Edge model makes Markus Perez a 70% favorite over James Bochnovic in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).

Markus Perez holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1633 to 1588, a 45-point edge.

Markus Perez enters on a 2-fight win streak.

James Bochnovic finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Markus Perez 79%.

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