Combat Edge Intelligence

Brandon Hester vs Robert Pukač

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

Compare any two fighters →

Tale of the tape

4-2-0Record21-14-1
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height5'11"
TBDReach-
185 lbsWeight175 lbs
Team Undisputed GladiatorsTeamOctagon Fighting Academy

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.

Brandon HesterNow 1532
If they win+24→ 1556
If they lose-24→ 1508
Robert PukačNow 1538
If they win+16→ 1554
If they lose-16→ 1522

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.

1503 · 6 fightsPre-fight Elo1529 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
TBD
Strike accuracy
TBD
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
TBD
Strike defense
TBD
TBD
Takedown avg.
TBD
TBD
Takedown accuracy
TBD
TBD
Takedown defense
TBD
TBD
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Brandon HesterRobert Pukač
1450150015501600201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

0 (0%)
KO/TKO
5 (25%)
3 (75%)
Submission
4 (20%)
1 (25%)
Decision
11 (55%)

Combat Edge model read

Robert Pukač60%
Brandon Hester 40%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Robert Pukač a 60% favorite over Brandon Hester in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1532 vs 1538), separated by just 6 points.

Brandon Hester enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Brandon Hester finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Robert Pukač 45%.

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