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Combat Edge Intelligence

John Renken vs Samuel Akesse

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

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John Renken

“The Saint”

18-28-4MiddleweightHnS

1430Developing

Tale of the tape

18-28-4Record0-2-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'10"HeightTBD
TBDReachTBD
182 lbsWeight185 lbs
USCAATeamUS Metro Bizot· 1560 avg Elo · 7 rated

What's at stake

Samuel Akesse is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +22 while a loss costs more — John Renken carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

John RenkenNow 1430
If they win+13→ 1443
If they lose-11→ 1419
Samuel AkesseNow 1453
If they win+22→ 1475
If they lose-26→ 1427

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.

1541 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1493 · 2 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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Sig. strikes / min
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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

John RenkenSamuel Akesse
140014502002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (17%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
13 (72%)
Submission
0 (0%)
2 (11%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Samuel Akesse53%
John Renken 47%Elo baseline: 53%

The Combat Edge model makes Samuel Akesse a 53% favorite over John Renken in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (53%).

Samuel Akesse holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1453 to 1430, a 23-point edge.

John Renken enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Samuel Akesse enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

John Renken finishes 89% of wins inside the distance.

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