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Combat Edge Intelligence

Dennis Hallman vs John Howard

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

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“Doomsday”

29-19-1WelterweightXMMA

1607Solid

Tale of the tape

53-20-2Record29-19-1
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height5'7"
TBDReach40,0"
181 lbsWeight171 lbs
Victory AthleticsTeamWai Kru MMA

What's at stake

Dennis Hallman is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — John Howard carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Dennis HallmanNow 1637
If they win+11→ 1648
If they lose-13→ 1624
John HowardNow 1607
If they win+13→ 1620
If they lose-11→ 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.

1568 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1599 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

1.12
Sig. strikes / min
2.15
45%
Strike accuracy
51%
1.96
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.08
44%
Strike defense
51%
1.79
Takedown avg.
2.70
30%
Takedown accuracy
49%
25%
Takedown defense
54%
2.15
Submission avg.
0.44

Trajectory

Dennis HallmanJohn Howard
1600165017001750201420152016201720182019202020212022

Win method breakdown

5 (10%)
KO/TKO
10 (34%)
40 (77%)
Submission
7 (24%)
7 (13%)
Decision
12 (41%)

Combat Edge model read

John Howard52%
Dennis Hallman 48%Elo baseline: 46%

The Combat Edge model makes John Howard a 52% favorite over Dennis Hallman in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Dennis Hallman's way (46%).

Dennis Hallman holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1637 to 1607, a 30-point edge.

Dennis Hallman enters on a 7-fight loss streak.

John Howard enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Dennis Hallman finishes 87% of wins inside the distance, John Howard 59%.

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