Combat Edge Intelligence

Antônio Braga Neto vs Clint Hester

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

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11-6-0Light HeavyweightUFC

1541Average

Tale of the tape

9-3-0Record11-6-0
MiddleweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'3"Height6'2"
77,0"Reach77,0"
185 lbsWeight205 lbs
Team NogueiraTeamX3 Sports

What's at stake

Antônio Braga Neto is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +21 while a loss costs more — Clint Hester carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Antônio Braga NetoNow 1583
If they win+21→ 1604
If they lose-27→ 1556
Clint HesterNow 1541
If they win+18→ 1559
If they lose-14→ 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.

1606 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1570 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.36
Sig. strikes / min
3.36
33%
Strike accuracy
43%
3.92
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.44
45%
Strike defense
57%
3.07
Takedown avg.
1.02
38%
Takedown accuracy
36%
0%
Takedown defense
60%
0.51
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Antônio Braga NetoClint Hester
155016002014201520162017

Win method breakdown

1 (11%)
KO/TKO
7 (64%)
7 (78%)
Submission
1 (9%)
1 (11%)
Decision
3 (27%)

Combat Edge model read

Antônio Braga Neto70%
Clint Hester 30%Elo baseline: 56%

The Combat Edge model makes Antônio Braga Neto a 70% favorite over Clint Hester in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).

Antônio Braga Neto holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1583 to 1541, a 42-point edge.

Antônio Braga Neto enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Clint Hester enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Antônio Braga Neto finishes 89% of wins inside the distance, Clint Hester 73%.

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