Combat Edge Intelligence

John Makdessi vs Shane Campbell

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

18-9-0Record24-8-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height6'0"
68"Reach71,0"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Tristar GymTeamShaolin Muay Thai

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 MakdessiNow 1646
If they win+15→ 1661
If they lose-17→ 1629
Shane CampbellNow 1634
If they win+12→ 1646
If they lose-12→ 1622

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 Elo1532 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.52
Sig. strikes / min
3.99
50%
Strike accuracy
60%
4.15
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.19
68%
Strike defense
55%
0
Takedown avg.
1.36
0%
Takedown accuracy
29%
86%
Takedown defense
82%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

John MakdessiShane Campbell
165020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

9 (50%)
KO/TKO
9 (38%)
0 (0%)
Submission
6 (25%)
9 (50%)
Decision
9 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Shane Campbell62%
John Makdessi 38%Elo baseline: 48%

The Combat Edge model makes Shane Campbell a 62% favorite over John Makdessi in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans John Makdessi's way (48%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1646 vs 1634), separated by just 12 points.

John Makdessi enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

John Makdessi finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Shane Campbell 63%.

Shane Campbell 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.