Combat Edge Intelligence

Gilbert Aldana vs Paul Buentello

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

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“The Headhunter”

35-17-0Light HeavyweightACB

1643Solid

Tale of the tape

6-2-0Record35-17-0
HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'1"Height6'3"
TBDReachTBD
250 lbsWeight205 lbs
Brausa AcademyTeamGrudge Training Center

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.

Gilbert AldanaNow 1636
If they win+24→ 1660
If they lose-24→ 1612
Paul BuentelloNow 1643
If they win+12→ 1655
If they lose-12→ 1631

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.

1521 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1536 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.91
Sig. strikes / min
3.18
55%
Strike accuracy
46%
6.26
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
7.32
26%
Strike defense
52%
2.57
Takedown avg.
0.36
40%
Takedown accuracy
50%
33%
Takedown defense
39%
0
Submission avg.
0.72

Trajectory

Gilbert AldanaPaul Buentello
155016001650200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016

Win method breakdown

5 (83%)
KO/TKO
25 (71%)
1 (17%)
Submission
6 (17%)
0 (0%)
Decision
4 (11%)

Combat Edge model read

Gilbert Aldana61%
Paul Buentello 39%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Gilbert Aldana a 61% favorite over Paul Buentello in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Paul Buentello's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1636 vs 1643), separated by just 7 points.

Gilbert Aldana enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Gilbert Aldana finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Paul Buentello 89%.

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