Combat Edge Intelligence

John Garza vs Steven Koslow

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

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John Garza
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John Garza

“Mowgli”

6-2-0BantamweightUFC

1598Solid
Steven Koslow
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Steven Koslow

“Obi Wan Shinobi / The Pillow”

6-1-0BantamweightUFC

1602Solid

Tale of the tape

6-2-0Record6-1-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'8"Height5'7"
68"Reach69"
136 lbsWeight135 lbs
AzTex MMATeam10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Jacksonville

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.

John GarzaNow 1598
If they win+24→ 1622
If they lose-24→ 1574
Steven KoslowNow 1602
If they win+24→ 1626
If they lose-24→ 1578

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.

1530 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1496 · 7 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
0.77
TBD
Strike accuracy
38%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.73
TBD
Strike defense
40%
TBD
Takedown avg.
5.28
TBD
Takedown accuracy
56%
TBD
Takedown defense
0%
TBD
Submission avg.
1.06

Trajectory

John GarzaSteven Koslow
1500155016001650202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (50%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
1 (17%)
Submission
6 (100%)
2 (33%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

John Garza60%
Steven Koslow 40%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes John Garza a 60% favorite over Steven Koslow in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Steven Koslow's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1598 vs 1602), separated by just 4 points.

John Garza finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Steven Koslow 100%.

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