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Combat Edge Intelligence

John Cofer vs Justin Lawrence

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

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John Cofer

“The Potter”

8-4-0FeatherweightXFC

1564Solid

Tale of the tape

8-4-0Record11-5-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'9"Height5'8"
TBDReachTBD
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
Hardcore GymTeamPower MMA

What's at stake

Justin Lawrence is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — John Cofer carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

John CoferNow 1564
If they win+18→ 1582
If they lose-14→ 1550
Justin LawrenceNow 1604
If they win+14→ 1618
If they lose-18→ 1586

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.

1520 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1562 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

2.73
Sig. strikes / min
3.96
42%
Strike accuracy
35%
3.43
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.43
62%
Strike defense
68%
1.22
Takedown avg.
1.38
50%
Takedown accuracy
29%
64%
Takedown defense
73%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

John CoferJustin Lawrence
1550160020112012201320142015201620172018

Win method breakdown

1 (13%)
KO/TKO
5 (45%)
3 (38%)
Submission
1 (9%)
4 (50%)
Decision
5 (45%)

Combat Edge model read

Justin Lawrence66%
John Cofer 34%Elo baseline: 56%

The Combat Edge model makes Justin Lawrence a 66% favorite over John Cofer in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).

Justin Lawrence holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1604 to 1564, a 40-point edge.

John Cofer finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Justin Lawrence 55%.

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