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Combat Edge Intelligence

Dave Herman vs Hidetaka Arato

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

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Hidetaka Arato
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Hidetaka Arato

“Kaiju Killer”

12-4-0Super HeavyweightRFF

1612Solid

Tale of the tape

22-6-0Record12-4-0
HeavyweightDivisionSuper Heavyweight
6'4"Height5'10"
TBDReach-
223 lbsWeight279 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.

Dave HermanNow 1608
If they win+16→ 1624
If they lose-16→ 1592
Hidetaka AratoNow 1612
If they win+16→ 1628
If they lose-16→ 1596

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.

1623 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1510 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

4.98
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
61%
Strike accuracy
Not available
3.78
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
49%
Strike defense
Not available
1.49
Takedown avg.
Not available
100%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
58%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Dave HermanHidetaka Arato
16001650201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

17 (77%)
KO/TKO
7 (58%)
3 (14%)
Submission
0 (0%)
2 (9%)
Decision
5 (42%)

Combat Edge model read

Dave Herman58%
Hidetaka Arato 42%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Dave Herman a 58% favorite over Hidetaka Arato in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Hidetaka Arato's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1608 vs 1612), separated by just 4 points.

Dave Herman finishes 91% of wins inside the distance, Hidetaka Arato 58%.

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