Combat Edge Intelligence

Brandon Lewis vs Moktar Benkaci

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

7-3-0Record25-11-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'4"Height5'6"
64"Reach68"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Superman's MMATeamTeam Thai Boxing Istres

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 LewisNow 1591
If they win+16→ 1607
If they lose-16→ 1575
Moktar BenkaciNow 1592
If they win+12→ 1604
If they lose-12→ 1580

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.

1557 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1519 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Brandon LewisMoktar Benkaci
1550160020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (43%)
KO/TKO
13 (52%)
1 (14%)
Submission
8 (32%)
3 (43%)
Decision
4 (16%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Brandon Lewis and Moktar Benkaci within a point of even.

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1591 vs 1592), separated by just 1 points.

Moktar Benkaci enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Brandon Lewis finishes 57% of wins inside the distance, Moktar Benkaci 84%.

Moktar Benkaci carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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