Combat Edge Intelligence

Alberto Mina vs Paul Hughes

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

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Alberto Mina
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Alberto Mina

“Soldier of God”

13-1-0WelterweightUFC

1714Good
Paul Hughes
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Paul Hughes

“Big News”

14-3-0WelterweightPFL

1713Good

Tale of the tape

13-1-0Record14-3-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height5'9"
77,5"Reach70"
170 lbsWeight159 lbs
Kings MMA· 1672 avg Elo · 7 ratedTeamFight Academy Ireland· 1590 avg Elo · 3 rated

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.

Alberto MinaNow 1714
If they win+16→ 1730
If they lose-16→ 1698
Paul HughesNow 1713
If they win+16→ 1729
If they lose-16→ 1697

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.

1573 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1623 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.23
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
39%
Strike accuracy
TBD
3.70
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
47%
Strike defense
TBD
1.85
Takedown avg.
TBD
21%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
50%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Alberto MinaPaul Hughes
170017502016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

6 (46%)
KO/TKO
7 (50%)
6 (46%)
Submission
3 (21%)
1 (8%)
Decision
4 (29%)

Combat Edge model read

Paul Hughes56%
Alberto Mina 44%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Paul Hughes a 56% favorite over Alberto Mina in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Alberto Mina's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1714 vs 1713), separated by just 1 points.

Alberto Mina finishes 92% of wins inside the distance, Paul Hughes 71%.

Alberto Mina carries a 7-inch reach advantage.

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