Joseph Benavidez vs Zach Makovsky
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
28-8-0Record21-12-0
FlyweightDivisionFlyweight
5'4"Height5'4"
TBDReach64,0"
125 lbsWeight125 lbs
Xtreme CoutureTeamTristar Gym
What's at stake
Joseph Benavidez is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +6 while a loss costs more — Zach Makovsky carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+6→ 1789
If they lose-18→ 1765
If they win+18→ 1606
If they lose-6→ 1582
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.
1718 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1599 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Joseph BenavidezZach Makovsky
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Joseph Benavidez82%
Zach Makovsky 18%Elo baseline: 75%
The Combat Edge model makes Joseph Benavidez a 82% favorite over Zach Makovsky in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (75%).
Joseph Benavidez holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1783 to 1588, a 195-point edge.
Joseph Benavidez enters on a 3-fight loss streak.
Zach Makovsky enters on a 4-fight loss streak.
Joseph Benavidez finishes 61% of wins inside the distance, Zach Makovsky 38%.
Joseph Benavidez and Zach Makovsky share 1 common opponent: Dustin Ortiz.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.