Combat Edge Intelligence

Michael Johnson vs Mike Budnik

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

Compare any two fighters →
Mike Budnik
us

Mike Budnik

“Wildfire”

14-4-0LightweightXFO

1616Solid

Tale of the tape

24-20-0Record14-4-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'10"Height5'9"
73"ReachTBD
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamTriton Fight Center

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 JohnsonNow 1613
If they win+12→ 1625
If they lose-12→ 1601
Mike BudnikNow 1616
If they win+16→ 1632
If they lose-16→ 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.

1666 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1501 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.28
Sig. strikes / min
0.65
40%
Strike accuracy
53%
3.79
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
0.95
59%
Strike defense
54%
0.58
Takedown avg.
0
39%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
81%
Takedown defense
0%
0.04
Submission avg.
3.38

Trajectory

Michael JohnsonMike Budnik
160020192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

10 (42%)
KO/TKO
3 (21%)
2 (8%)
Submission
8 (57%)
12 (50%)
Decision
3 (21%)

Combat Edge model read

Michael Johnson60%
Mike Budnik 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Michael Johnson a 60% favorite over Mike Budnik in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Mike Budnik's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1613 vs 1616), separated by just 3 points.

Mike Budnik enters on a 6-fight win streak.

Michael Johnson finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Mike Budnik 79%.

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