Combat Edge Intelligence

Josh Copeland vs Maxwell Djantou Nana

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

18-7-1Record9-2-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'1"Height6'4"
TBDReach78"
245 lbsWeight264 lbs
Grudge Training CenterTeamManchester Top Team

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.

Josh CopelandNow 1653
If they win+12→ 1665
If they lose-12→ 1641
Maxwell Djantou NanaNow 1652
If they win+16→ 1668
If they lose-16→ 1636

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.

1574 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1534 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.03
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
32%
Strike accuracy
TBD
3.01
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
55%
Strike defense
TBD
0
Takedown avg.
TBD
TBD
Takedown accuracy
TBD
57%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Josh CopelandMaxwell Djantou Nana
160016501700201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (33%)
KO/TKO
7 (78%)
5 (28%)
Submission
0 (0%)
7 (39%)
Decision
2 (22%)

Combat Edge model read

Maxwell Djantou Nana70%
Josh Copeland 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Maxwell Djantou Nana a 70% favorite over Josh Copeland in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Josh Copeland's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1653 vs 1652), separated by just 1 points.

Josh Copeland enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Maxwell Djantou Nana enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Josh Copeland finishes 61% of wins inside the distance, Maxwell Djantou Nana 78%.

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