Bubba McDaniel vs Gilbert Smith
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
31-10-0Record13-6-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionWelterweight
6'3"Height5'9"
TBDReachTBD
204 lbsWeight170 lbs
TeamTeam Victory
What's at stake
Gilbert Smith is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +13 while a loss costs more — Bubba McDaniel carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+19→ 1564
If they lose-13→ 1532
If they win+13→ 1625
If they lose-19→ 1593
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 Elo1553 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Bubba McDanielGilbert Smith
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Bubba McDaniel and Gilbert Smith within a point of even.
Gilbert Smith holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1612 to 1545, a 67-point edge.
Bubba McDaniel finishes 94% of wins inside the distance, Gilbert Smith 69%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.