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Combat Edge Intelligence

Braxton Smith vs Dave Beneteau

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

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Braxton Smith

“The Beautiful Monster”

5-2-0HeavyweightUFC

1540Average

Tale of the tape

5-2-0Record6-5-1
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
5'11"Height6'2"
TBDReachTBD
262 lbsWeight250 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.

Braxton SmithNow 1540
If they win+24→ 1564
If they lose-24→ 1516
Dave BeneteauNow 1539
If they win+16→ 1555
If they lose-16→ 1523

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.

1507 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1530 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

6.46
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
48%
Strike accuracy
Not available
11.54
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
32%
Strike defense
Not available
0
Takedown avg.
Not available
0%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
100%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Braxton SmithDave Beneteau
155016002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

5 (100%)
KO/TKO
3 (50%)
0 (0%)
Submission
2 (33%)
0 (0%)
Decision
1 (17%)

Combat Edge model read

Braxton Smith59%
Dave Beneteau 41%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Braxton Smith a 59% favorite over Dave Beneteau in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1540 vs 1539), separated by just 1 points.

Braxton Smith enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Braxton Smith finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Dave Beneteau 83%.

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