Derek Brunson vs Joe Pyfer
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
24-9-0Record16-3-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height6'1"
77,0"Reach75"
186 lbsWeight185 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamTeam Balance
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.
If they win+12→ 1767
If they lose-12→ 1743
If they win+16→ 1779
If they lose-16→ 1747
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.
1744 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1674 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Derek BrunsonJoe Pyfer
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Joe Pyfer73%
Derek Brunson 27%Elo baseline: 51%
The Combat Edge model makes Joe Pyfer a 73% favorite over Derek Brunson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).
Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1755 vs 1763), separated by just 8 points.
Joe Pyfer enters on a 5-fight win streak.
Derek Brunson finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Joe Pyfer 88%.
Derek Brunson and Joe Pyfer share 1 common opponent: Israel Adesanya.
Derek Brunson carries a 2-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.