Combat Edge Intelligence

James Krause vs Jorge Masvidal

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

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James Krause

“The James Krause”

28-8-0WelterweightUFC

1713Good

Tale of the tape

28-8-0Record35-17-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'2"Height5'11"
73,5"Reach74"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Glory MMA & FitnessTeamAmerican Top Team

What's at stake

Jorge Masvidal is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — James Krause carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

James KrauseNow 1713
If they win+13→ 1726
If they lose-11→ 1702
Jorge MasvidalNow 1740
If they win+11→ 1751
If they lose-13→ 1727

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.

1666 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1781 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.79
Sig. strikes / min
4.05
50%
Strike accuracy
48%
4.11
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.05
62%
Strike defense
64%
0.96
Takedown avg.
1.38
18%
Takedown accuracy
59%
60%
Takedown defense
73%
0.87
Submission avg.
0.32

Trajectory

James KrauseJorge Masvidal
1700175020192020202120222023

Win method breakdown

8 (29%)
KO/TKO
16 (46%)
14 (50%)
Submission
2 (6%)
6 (21%)
Decision
17 (49%)

Combat Edge model read

James Krause54%
Jorge Masvidal 46%Elo baseline: 46%

The Combat Edge model makes James Krause a 54% favorite over Jorge Masvidal in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Jorge Masvidal's way (46%).

Jorge Masvidal holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1740 to 1713, a 27-point edge.

Jorge Masvidal enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

James Krause finishes 79% of wins inside the distance, Jorge Masvidal 51%.

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