Combat Edge Intelligence

James Wilks vs Will Davis

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

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James Wilks

James Wilks

“Lightning”

7-4-0WelterweightUFC

1521Average
Will Davis
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Will Davis

“The Famous”

3-2-0WelterweightLFA

1523Average

Tale of the tape

7-4-0Record3-2-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'1"Height5'9"
TBDReach-
170 lbsWeight161 lbs
Lightning MMATeamDerby City MMA

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 WilksNow 1521
If they win+16→ 1537
If they lose-16→ 1505
Will DavisNow 1523
If they win+24→ 1547
If they lose-24→ 1499

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.

1533 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1528 · 5 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.82
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
45%
Strike accuracy
TBD
2.03
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
50%
Strike defense
TBD
1.27
Takedown avg.
TBD
22%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
67%
Takedown defense
TBD
3.80
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

James WilksWill Davis
15001550200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

2 (29%)
KO/TKO
1 (33%)
4 (57%)
Submission
1 (33%)
1 (14%)
Decision
1 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Will Davis62%
James Wilks 38%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Will Davis a 62% favorite over James Wilks in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1521 vs 1523), separated by just 2 points.

James Wilks finishes 86% of wins inside the distance, Will Davis 67%.

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