Combat Edge Intelligence

Michael Boylan vs Michael Johnson

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

6-1-0Record24-20-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height5'10"
72"Reach73"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Des Moines MMA AcademyTeamKill Cliff FC

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.

Michael BoylanNow 1610
If they win+24→ 1634
If they lose-24→ 1586
Michael JohnsonNow 1612
If they win+12→ 1624
If they lose-12→ 1600

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.

1491 · 7 fightsPre-fight Elo1666 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
4.28
Not available
Strike accuracy
40%
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.79
Not available
Strike defense
59%
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Takedown avg.
0.58
Not available
Takedown accuracy
39%
Not available
Takedown defense
81%
Not available
Submission avg.
0.04

Trajectory

Michael BoylanMichael Johnson
155016001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (67%)
KO/TKO
10 (42%)
2 (33%)
Submission
2 (8%)
0 (0%)
Decision
12 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Michael Johnson69%
Michael Boylan 31%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Michael Johnson a 69% favorite over Michael Boylan in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1610 vs 1612), separated by just 2 points.

Michael Boylan finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Michael Johnson 50%.

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