Combat Edge Intelligence

Francis Marshall vs Kurt Holobaugh

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

10-3-0Record21-10-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'11"
72"Reach70"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Pellegrino Mixed Martial ArtsTeamGracie United

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.

Francis MarshallNow 1654
If they win+16→ 1670
If they lose-16→ 1638
Kurt HolobaughNow 1657
If they win+12→ 1669
If they lose-12→ 1645

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.

1594 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1633 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.39
Sig. strikes / min
4.65
33%
Strike accuracy
45%
4.03
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.30
54%
Strike defense
50%
2.86
Takedown avg.
0.66
45%
Takedown accuracy
33%
67%
Takedown defense
39%
0.61
Submission avg.
0.79

Trajectory

Francis MarshallKurt Holobaugh
160016501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (10%)
KO/TKO
7 (33%)
5 (50%)
Submission
10 (48%)
4 (40%)
Decision
4 (19%)

Combat Edge model read

Francis Marshall71%
Kurt Holobaugh 29%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Francis Marshall a 71% favorite over Kurt Holobaugh in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Kurt Holobaugh's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1654 vs 1657), separated by just 3 points.

Francis Marshall enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Kurt Holobaugh enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Francis Marshall finishes 60% of wins inside the distance, Kurt Holobaugh 81%.

Francis Marshall 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.