Combat Edge Intelligence

James Vake vs Nico Musoke

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

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James Vake
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James Vake

“King”

7-3-0WelterweightPFL

1558Solid

Tale of the tape

7-3-0Record16-5-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height6'0"
74"Reach75.00
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
City KickboxingTeamAllstars Training Center· 1678 avg Elo · 6 rated

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

James VakeNow 1558
If they win+24→ 1582
If they lose-24→ 1534
Nico MusokeNow 1561
If they win+16→ 1577
If they lose-16→ 1545

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.

1521 · 9 fightsPre-fight Elo1607 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
3.56
TBD
Strike accuracy
36%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.80
TBD
Strike defense
58%
TBD
Takedown avg.
1.16
TBD
Takedown accuracy
19%
TBD
Takedown defense
82%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.19

Trajectory

James VakeNico Musoke
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Win method breakdown

4 (57%)
KO/TKO
4 (25%)
1 (14%)
Submission
5 (31%)
2 (29%)
Decision
7 (44%)

Combat Edge model read

James Vake62%
Nico Musoke 38%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes James Vake a 62% favorite over Nico Musoke in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Nico Musoke's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1558 vs 1561), separated by just 3 points.

James Vake enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Nico Musoke enters on a 2-fight win streak.

James Vake finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, Nico Musoke 56%.

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