Combat Edge Intelligence

Frank Lester vs Giuliano Nicolas

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

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Frank Lester

“The Tank”

10-8-0WelterweightSCL

1503Average

Tale of the tape

10-8-0Record4-4-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'8"
TBDReach-
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Jackson-Wink MMATeamOne a One

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.

Frank LesterNow 1503
If they win+16→ 1519
If they lose-16→ 1487
Giuliano NicolasNow 1498
If they win+24→ 1522
If they lose-24→ 1474

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.

1495 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1519 · 8 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.18
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
36%
Strike accuracy
TBD
3.82
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
53%
Strike defense
TBD
0
Takedown avg.
TBD
0%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
0%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Frank LesterGiuliano Nicolas
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Win method breakdown

6 (60%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
4 (40%)
Submission
2 (50%)
0 (0%)
Decision
2 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Giuliano Nicolas60%
Frank Lester 40%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Giuliano Nicolas a 60% favorite over Frank Lester in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Frank Lester's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1503 vs 1498), separated by just 5 points.

Giuliano Nicolas enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Frank Lester finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Giuliano Nicolas 50%.

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