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Combat Edge Intelligence

Eliezer Kubanza vs Punahele Soriano

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

10-1-0Record13-5-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height6'0"
74.5"Reach 72"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Soma Fight Club· 1603 avg Elo · 5 ratedTeamXtreme Couture

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.

Eliezer KubanzaNow 1693
If they win+16→ 1709
If they lose-16→ 1677
Punahele SorianoNow 1695
If they win+16→ 1711
If they lose-16→ 1679

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.

1548 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1670 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
4.42
Not available
Strike accuracy
54%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.31
Not available
Strike defense
47%
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Takedown avg.
1.97
Not available
Takedown accuracy
0%
Not available
Takedown defense
49%
Not available
Submission avg.
0.12

Trajectory

Eliezer KubanzaPunahele Soriano
16501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (80%)
KO/TKO
7 (54%)
1 (10%)
Submission
2 (15%)
1 (10%)
Decision
4 (31%)

Combat Edge model read

Eliezer Kubanza58%
Punahele Soriano 42%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Eliezer Kubanza a 58% favorite over Punahele Soriano in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Punahele Soriano's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1693 vs 1695), separated by just 2 points.

Eliezer Kubanza enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Eliezer Kubanza finishes 90% of wins inside the distance, Punahele Soriano 69%.

Eliezer Kubanza carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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