John Makdessi vs Lando Vannata
Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.
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Tale of the tape
18-9-0Record12-8-2
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'9"
68"Reach71"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Tristar GymTeamElevation Fight Team
What's at stake
John Makdessi is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +13 while a loss costs more — Lando Vannata carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+13→ 1659
If they lose-19→ 1627
If they win+19→ 1590
If they lose-13→ 1558
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.
1647 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1643 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
John MakdessiLando Vannata
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
John Makdessi57%
Lando Vannata 43%Elo baseline: 61%
The Combat Edge model makes John Makdessi a 57% favorite over Lando Vannata in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (61%).
John Makdessi holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1646 to 1571, a 75-point edge.
John Makdessi enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Lando Vannata enters on a 3-fight loss streak.
John Makdessi finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Lando Vannata 75%.
John Makdessi and Lando Vannata share 1 common opponent: Yancy Medeiros.
Lando Vannata carries a 3-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.