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Combat Edge Intelligence

Aaron Simpson vs Jonathan Hanes

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

12-5-0Record6-4-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height5'10"
TBDReach-
170 lbsWeight171 lbs

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.

Aaron SimpsonNow 1542
If they win+16→ 1558
If they lose-16→ 1526
Jonathan HanesNow 1543
If they win+16→ 1559
If they lose-16→ 1527

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.

1660 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1505 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

3.60
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
53%
Strike accuracy
Not available
2.53
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
56%
Strike defense
Not available
3.78
Takedown avg.
Not available
35%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
83%
Takedown defense
Not available
0.47
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Aaron SimpsonJonathan Hanes
14501500155016002011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (50%)
KO/TKO
3 (50%)
1 (8%)
Submission
1 (17%)
5 (42%)
Decision
2 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Aaron Simpson64%
Jonathan Hanes 36%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Aaron Simpson a 64% favorite over Jonathan Hanes in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Jonathan Hanes's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1542 vs 1543), separated by just 1 points.

Aaron Simpson enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Aaron Simpson finishes 58% of wins inside the distance, Jonathan Hanes 67%.

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