Combat Edge Intelligence

Bruna Brasil vs Sam Hughes

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

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Bruna Brasil
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Bruna Brasil

“The Special One”

11-7-1StrawweightUFC

1605Solid
Sam Hughes
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Sam Hughes

“Sampage”

11-7-0StrawweightUFC

1605Solid

Tale of the tape

11-7-1Record11-7-0
StrawweightDivisionStrawweight
5'6"Height5'5"
65"Reach64"
115 lbsWeight115 lbs
Insanis MMA 013TeamFortis MMA

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.

Bruna BrasilNow 1605
If they win+16→ 1621
If they lose-16→ 1589
Sam HughesNow 1605
If they win+16→ 1621
If they lose-16→ 1589

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.

1614 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1636 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.57
Sig. strikes / min
4.34
56%
Strike accuracy
47%
3.59
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.44
52%
Strike defense
59%
1.40
Takedown avg.
1.23
56%
Takedown accuracy
35%
61%
Takedown defense
61%
0.14
Submission avg.
0.21

Trajectory

Bruna BrasilSam Hughes
155016001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (27%)
KO/TKO
2 (18%)
2 (18%)
Submission
4 (36%)
6 (55%)
Decision
5 (45%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Bruna Brasil and Sam Hughes within a point of even.

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1605 vs 1605), separated by just 0 points.

Bruna Brasil enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Bruna Brasil finishes 45% of wins inside the distance, Sam Hughes 55%.

Bruna Brasil and Sam Hughes share 1 common opponent: Shauna Bannon.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision - Unanimous · 2023
Shauna Bannon
WinSubmission · 2025