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Combat Edge Intelligence

Glaico Franca vs Hunter Smith

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

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Glaico Franca
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Glaico Franca

“Brazilian Zombie”

25-8-0WelterweightKC

1616Solid

Tale of the tape

25-8-0Record8-2-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height5'9"
77"Reach69"
170 lbsWeight156 lbs

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.

Glaico FrancaNow 1616
If they win+16→ 1632
If they lose-16→ 1600
Hunter SmithNow 1617
If they win+16→ 1633
If they lose-16→ 1601

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 Elo1510 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.35
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
43%
Strike accuracy
Not available
3.46
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
47%
Strike defense
Not available
2.68
Takedown avg.
Not available
42%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
77%
Takedown defense
Not available
0.34
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Glaico FrancaHunter Smith
15501600165020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

12 (48%)
KO/TKO
6 (75%)
11 (44%)
Submission
0 (0%)
2 (8%)
Decision
2 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Glaico Franca59%
Hunter Smith 41%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Glaico Franca a 59% favorite over Hunter Smith in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Hunter Smith's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1616 vs 1617), separated by just 1 points.

Glaico Franca finishes 92% of wins inside the distance, Hunter Smith 75%.

Glaico Franca carries a 8-inch reach advantage.

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