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Combat Edge Intelligence

Bubba McDaniel vs Robert Pukač

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

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Bubba McDaniel

“The Menace”

31-10-0Light HeavyweightECF

1545Average

Tale of the tape

31-10-0Record21-15-1
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'3"Height5'11"
TBDReach-
204 lbsWeight175 lbs
TeamOctagon Fighting Academy· 1571 avg Elo · 8 rated

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.

Bubba McDanielNow 1545
If they win+16→ 1561
If they lose-16→ 1529
Robert PukačNow 1545
If they win+16→ 1561
If they lose-16→ 1529

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 Elo1590 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

1.64
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
44%
Strike accuracy
Not available
1.98
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
57%
Strike defense
Not available
0.93
Takedown avg.
Not available
50%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
50%
Takedown defense
Not available
1.39
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Bubba McDanielRobert Pukač
145015001550202420252026

Win method breakdown

10 (32%)
KO/TKO
5 (25%)
19 (61%)
Submission
4 (20%)
2 (6%)
Decision
11 (55%)

Combat Edge model read

Robert Pukač56%
Bubba McDaniel 44%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Robert Pukač a 56% favorite over Bubba McDaniel in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Bubba McDaniel's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1545 vs 1545), separated by just 0 points.

Bubba McDaniel finishes 94% 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.