Combat Edge Intelligence

John Gunther vs Kolton Englund

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

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John Gunther
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John Gunther

“The Machine”

5-1-0LightweightUFC

1635Solid
Kolton Englund
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Kolton Englund

“The White Assassin”

15-5-0LightweightPFL

1637Solid

Tale of the tape

5-1-0Record15-5-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'8"
39,5"Reach69"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Strong Style Fight TeamTeamRenzo Gracie Lake Houston

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 GuntherNow 1635
If they win+24→ 1659
If they lose-24→ 1611
Kolton EnglundNow 1637
If they win+16→ 1653
If they lose-16→ 1621

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.

1542 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1527 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.65
Sig. strikes / min
2.31
38%
Strike accuracy
25%
3.72
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
11.54
46%
Strike defense
40%
7.08
Takedown avg.
0
42%
Takedown accuracy
0%
0%
Takedown defense
0%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

John GuntherKolton Englund
160016502017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (20%)
KO/TKO
6 (40%)
1 (20%)
Submission
3 (20%)
3 (60%)
Decision
6 (40%)

Combat Edge model read

Kolton Englund62%
John Gunther 38%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Kolton Englund a 62% favorite over John Gunther in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1635 vs 1637), separated by just 2 points.

John Gunther finishes 40% of wins inside the distance, Kolton Englund 60%.

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