Combat Edge Intelligence

Michael Johnson vs Stevie Ray

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

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Stevie Ray

Stevie Ray

“Braveheart”

26-13-0WelterweightPFL

1644Solid

Tale of the tape

24-20-0Record26-13-0
LightweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height5'10"
73"ReachTBD
155 lbsWeight170 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamHigher Level MMA

What's at stake

Stevie Ray is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Michael Johnson carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Michael JohnsonNow 1613
If they win+13→ 1626
If they lose-11→ 1602
Stevie RayNow 1644
If they win+15→ 1659
If they lose-17→ 1627

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 Elo1675 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.28
Sig. strikes / min
3.73
40%
Strike accuracy
45%
3.79
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.93
59%
Strike defense
55%
0.58
Takedown avg.
0.75
39%
Takedown accuracy
46%
81%
Takedown defense
56%
0.04
Submission avg.
0.62

Trajectory

Michael JohnsonStevie Ray
160016502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

10 (42%)
KO/TKO
6 (23%)
2 (8%)
Submission
10 (38%)
12 (50%)
Decision
10 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Stevie Ray59%
Michael Johnson 41%Elo baseline: 54%

The Combat Edge model makes Stevie Ray a 59% favorite over Michael Johnson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (54%).

Stevie Ray holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1644 to 1613, a 31-point edge.

Stevie Ray enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Michael Johnson finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Stevie Ray 62%.

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