Combat Edge Intelligence

James Zikic vs Trevor Makengo

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

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James Zikic

James Zikic

“The Messenger”

21-10-2MiddleweightSLAM

1540Average

Tale of the tape

21-10-2Record2-1-0
MiddleweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'2"Height6'3"
TBDReach-
185 lbsWeight239 lbs
London ShootfightersTeamC-MAC

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 ZikicNow 1540
If they win+16→ 1556
If they lose-16→ 1524
Trevor MakengoNow 1531
If they win+25→ 1556
If they lose-23→ 1508

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.

1594 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1500 · 3 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.93
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
44%
Strike accuracy
TBD
3.20
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
44%
Strike defense
TBD
0
Takedown avg.
TBD
0%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
74%
Takedown defense
TBD
1
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

James ZikicTrevor Makengo
150015502011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (35%)
KO/TKO
1 (50%)
8 (40%)
Submission
1 (50%)
5 (25%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Trevor Makengo60%
James Zikic 40%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Trevor Makengo a 60% favorite over James Zikic in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans James Zikic's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1540 vs 1531), separated by just 9 points.

James Zikic enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

James Zikic finishes 75% of wins inside the distance.

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