Combat Edge Intelligence

James Vake vs Pete Sell

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
Pete Sell
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Pete Sell

“Drago”

10-7-0MiddleweightROC

1560Solid

Tale of the tape

7-3-0Record10-7-0
WelterweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height5'11"
74"ReachTBD
170 lbsWeight179 lbs
City KickboxingTeamSerra-Longo Fight Team· 1771 avg Elo · 4 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
Pete SellNow 1560
If they win+16→ 1576
If they lose-16→ 1544

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 Elo1585 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
2.60
TBD
Strike accuracy
42%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.65
TBD
Strike defense
52%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0.91
TBD
Takedown accuracy
21%
TBD
Takedown defense
48%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.91

Trajectory

James VakePete Sell
1550160020162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (57%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
1 (14%)
Submission
4 (40%)
2 (29%)
Decision
6 (60%)

Combat Edge model read

James Vake66%
Pete Sell 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes James Vake a 66% favorite over Pete Sell in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Pete Sell's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1558 vs 1560), separated by just 2 points.

James Vake enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

James Vake finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, Pete Sell 40%.

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